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5 Industry news & events 47 Planning & design 10 View Point Rory Bergin on the 47 Structural elements Carbuncle Cup 48 Groundworks 16 Practice Profile BuckleyGrayYeoman 49 External envelope 12 19 Site Lines Fabrizio Rossi Prodi: Spaces 61 Insulation for People 62 Heating, ventilation & services 22 International Focus 65 Interiors 24 CPD Focus 72 Safety & security 26 Appointments & news 76 Landscaping & external works 46 London Build show preview 82 Classified & directory

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28 A bastion of health Britain’s first new stand-alone dental hospital and school in 40 years has been built on the site of one of the BBC’s main former studios. Ray Philpott reports

38 Regeneration streets Regeneration is an overused term but it’s apt for a significant inner London project which hopes to replace a troubled estate of 1960s monoliths

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51 EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: ROOFING Understanding underlays is the key to performance Innovation in roofing underlays has been seen in recent years in order to tackle issues in cold-pitched roofs. ADF reports

67 INTERIORS: SMART HOMES/SMART TECHNOLOGY The smart approach to MVHR John Kelly at Airflow Developments explains the next step to efficiency is to 16 integrate smart, internet-capable systems 74 SAFETY & SECURITY The power of vaults Jeremy Cassady of Securikey looks at how modular vault systems can provide an effective, easy-to-install bespoke system for high security applications

79 LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS: STREET FURNITURE & URBAN DESIGN Charting the evolution of urban landscape Jonathan Goss of street furniture manufacturer Townscape Products explores how the streetscape is being adapted as people become less alert to their surroundings

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Editorial Assistants mix of content is the same, you’d be forgiven for thinking that we had overhauled the whole Roseanne Field magazine. We have a really smart looking new design, and I hope you agree it works. A big Jack Wooler I Teodora Lyubomirova thanks to the team for pulling out the stops to make sure that it looks great, without damaging the Editorial Coordinator all-important schedules! Sue Benson Contributors As well as a generally bolder look, and more eye-catching typology, we have also greatly improved Norman Hayden Ray Philpott the ‘signposting’ – as magazine designers term it. This means that key sections in the magazine are Sales Director more clearly delineated, bringing our in-house regulars such as ‘Views’ and ‘Insights’ to the fore. You Lesley Mayo may not be aware that we regularly publish, for example, a Practice Profile (this month’s taking a Sales Executives Suzanne Easter close look at BuckleyGrayYeoman), Site Lines featuring architectural opinion on design matters, or a Ian Fletcher regular View Point column. Either way, the design is now helping to guide you to those sections. Kim Friend Steve Smith

Circulation/Reader Pondering the relative merits of fonts and page designs led me to thinking, as many others have, Enquiry Service Jane Spice about the extent to which function and beauty are related. I subscribe to the view that we might instinctively think that certain objects, designs or buildings are beautiful because they work well. It Managing Director Simon Reed may not be necessary to ascend the lofty conceptual heights of Aesthetic Functionalism (which holds that aesthetic merit is only to be found in the functional) to explain this. It might just be a case that netMAG media p ublishing – vertical search things which work well, from a well-proportioned Georgian House to a 100 metre sprinter tend to netMAGmedia Ltd look good to us because we intuitively ‘feel’ they work well. Cointronic House Station Road, Heathfield East Sussex, TN21 8DF Take the Jaguar D-Type – designed in the early 1960s purely from an engineering standpoint to Advertising & Administration maximise its aerodynamics in every aspect of its form. The result was an almost indecently t 01435 863500 f 01435 863897 curvaceous yet sleek car which only a philistine would criticise on its aesthetics. This seems to prove [email protected] the theory, although perhaps buildings are a more complex matter of cultural expectations – for www.architectsdatafile.co.uk example Zaha Hadid’s extraordinary visions may often be highly functional, but also divide opinion Press Releases [email protected] on their form and function. Even the pop star Moby weighed in recently, slating a ZHA hotel room design for allegedly putting being ‘photogenic’ above comfort.

The function and form debate becomes somewhat obscured as we approach the Stirling Prize award, Annual subscription costs just £48 for 12 issues, including post and with its judges taking in a wide swathe of criteria in reaching their decision. It comes not long after packing. Phone 01435 863500 for details. Individual copies of the the snap-judgement cavalcade of the Carbuncle Cup (which incidentally Rory Bergin castigates on publication are available at £5 each inc p & p. All rights reserved page 10). It is something of a shame that the general debate looks narrowly at a building’s external

No part of this publication may be factors rather than examining it more deeply before we pronounce on a building’s worth. reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, including photocopying, recording or stored in any information A true scrutiny of beauty alongside function, rather than more shallow, and inevitably personal, ideas retrieval system without the express prior written consent of the publisher. of whether something is ‘appealing’ to a viewer might be more useful. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of material published in Architects Hopefully in ADF’s case you’ll Datafile, the publisher can accept no responsibility for the claims or agree that good-looking design is 10.16 opinions made by contributors, On the cover... © Hufton and Crow manufacturers or advertisers. intrinsically linked with usability! Oculus is a winged commemoration of the Editorial contributors to this journal may have made a payment towards September 11th attacks on the World Trade the reproduction costs of material Center, but also functions as a Transportation Hub used to illustrate their products. The James Parker manufacturer of the paper used and now also a Westfield shopping mall. Designed Cover within our publication is a Chain-of- Editor Oculus, World Trade Center, New York City Custody certified supplier operating Santiago Calatrava’s winged subway by Santiago Calatrava, it opened this Autumn. connection opens to the sky within environmental systems page 14 BIRMINGHAM DENTAL HOSPITAL certified to both ISO 14001 and A sparkling new stand-alone dental facility For more information, go to page 14. AYLESBURY ESTATE, LONDON HTA’s masterplan harnesses streetscape to EMAS in order to ensure sustainable regenerate an inner London district www.huftonandcrow.com production. Printed in England

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AWARDS Search for 2017 sustainability trailblazers

The call for entries has been announced for the 2017 Ashden Awards, offering the chance for global trailblazers in the sustainable build- ings sector to receive recognition for their efforts, with a particular focus BUILDING GEOMETRY on architects. The Ashden Awards aim to “uncover the most exciting sustainable Foster and Aish reveal energy pioneers in the UK and in developing countries and emerging economies, who are breaking new geometry of Mexico airport ground when it comes to the construction of sustainable, low energy buildings which protect the In a joint keynote to the Advances in geometry and curvature. environment.” Architectural Geometry Conference in The architects gave the lecture at This year the charity said it is “par- Zurich, Lord Norman Foster and Foster + technology university ETH in Zurich ticularly interested in hearing from Partners head of applied R&D Francis Aish to an audience of over 450 in the Robotic architects, building engineers, develop- presented an overview of the design of the Fabrication Laboratory, part of the ers and businesses supplying products 470,000 m2 Mexico City International Arch_Tec_Lab at ETH’s new Institute of or services to reduce energy use Airport, currently under construction. Technology in Architecture. in buildings.” They explained how the entire terminal The speakers also addressed the As well as a financial award, the will be enclosed within a continuous light- advantages and limits of computational awards also provide winners with a weight gridshell, blending the vertical sup- tools for architecture in the question and wide-ranging package of “bespoke ports with the roof in a single flowing form, answer session, specifically the role of support” including business support, which is “evocative of flight.” computational tools for complex geome- introductions to policymakers, poten- The project combines two strands of tries in architecture. tial funders and investors, and sharing Foster + Partner’s past projects, referencing According to Lord Foster, while the com- of expertise. Stansted, Hong Kong and Beijing airports, puter is “an extraordinary tool, it remains a Entry to the awards is free, with one but also showing evolution of the topologi- tool; it is a means to an end and not an end UK winner and one International cal developments made in the roofs of the in itself.” Francis Aish concluded: “What is winner receiving an award of £10,000 British Museum and Smithsonian Institute. interesting are the current developments each at a ceremony in London to be The talk showed how the Mexico project towards the integration of computation and held in June 2017. demonstrates the increasing ability to materialisation through digital fabrication, The deadline for entries in the develop very large-span structures through as is visible in the research and innovations Ashden Awards is 8 November 2016 the computational application of statics, emerging here at ETH Zurich.” at 11.59pm GMT.

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CULTURAL BUILDINGS The library serves as the main archive for the Palace library will house Church of England and houses the second-largest historic religious archive religious collection in Europe after the Vatican Wright & Wright Architects has unveiled The new building will be clad in red clay designs for a new building which will house brick, to “pay homage to the surrounding the historic collections of Lambeth Palace palace buildings,” said Wright & Wright. Library, currently split across several The building has been designed to put the buildings and houses in London. archives above any flooding risk, and to The practice was awarded the commission form a “bulwark” screening the garden from to design the new complex following what it pollution and traffic noise. said was a “highly competitive” design com- An eight-storey tower is topped by a petition in 2015. Serving as the main archive multi-functional public viewing space, for the Church of England, the library will allowing direct views across the river house items dating back to the 9th century. Thames to the Palace of Westminster. Plans are due to be submitted in A naturally lit reading room will have December for a building in the grounds of tranquil views across the historic gardens, Lambeth Palace, the Grade I listed London and “state of the art” archival systems will residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury facilitate ongoing conservation and storage on the south bank of the Thames. of this unique collection of archives. The architects said the location “will Rowan Moore, architecture critic and provide the right balance between the needs judging panel member said: “Wright and of the collection, being within easy reach of Wright showed a high degree of sensitivity to transport routes, and a historic and integral the Library’s contents and location, while link to the existing palace.” giving it a confident new public expression.”

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COMPETITION SUSTAINABILITY Velux extends Green envelopes can ‘detox’ cities, Arup invite to architects study discovers

UK architects who have recently According to a study by Arup, the designed an extension that includes contribution of ‘green building envelopes’ rooflights could win a luxury weekend such as moss and vegetated walls, vertical for two in Copenhagen, Denmark farming and roof gardens, to air quality in (plus £1,000 spending money). cities has been underestimated. To enter Velux’s competition Cities are being encouraged to ‘turn architects must “describe a recent green’ to help tackle rising toxic air hot single-storey extension project they spots and tackle the problems of air pollu- © Arup/Chris Baker have designed using the firm’s roof tion. In 2012 3.7 million premature deaths windows.” Entrants need to share an were attributed to exposure to poor air image from a project undertaken in quality, with approximately 200,000 being the last two years, along with an inter- in Europe, according to a 2014 World nal image “demonstrating a brighter Health Organisation report. single-storey extension.” Arup commented that green envelopes were “often dismissed as architectural To enter, visit window dressing, but they can reduce localised air pollution by up to 20 per cent http://inspiration.velux. in some locations, rapidly reducing toxic co.uk/spec-comp air at street level.” 2015 study by the US Environmental The leading design firm used advanced Protection Agency, urban areas with a pop- computer software to provide a visual rep- ulation exceeding 1 million can be up to Entries to the competition can be resentation of the flow of gases and help 12°C warmer in the evening than sur- submitted up until 23:59 hrs on determine the effectiveness of green build- rounding areas, and in particularly dense Monday 31 October. ing envelopes to reduce pollutant concen- centres, green infrastructure could reduce Grant Sneddon, Velux product trations. The report highlights plant air temperature by up to 10°C. Green manager, commented: “There is a species, such as pine and birch, which said envelopes can also reduce peak energy con- growing trend to extend rather than Arup “are particularly effective because of sumption in traditional buildings by up to move, and the market for extensions their ability to capture large quantities of 8 per cent.” and roof windows is only set to grow, particulate matter, including during winter Tom Armour, who is global landscape with many homeowners looking to when pollution concentrations are highest.” architecture leader at Arup said, “Tackling spend big on architecture and building The study also highlighted green rising air pollution is a priority to help in the next six months.” envelopes ability to reduce sound levels improve people’s health. As our cities con- The company commented: “Well from emergent and traffic noise sources – tinue to become built up, ‘grey’ structures, designed, natural ventilation through by up to 10 dB in certain situations – as such as walls and roofs, are a source of roof windows can replace stuffy, stale well as temperature. untapped potential for adapting into green air and reduce overheating.” Arup’s report stated: “According to a spaces.”

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Rory Bergin bemoans the Carbuncle Cup’s lack of seriousness around the long-term importance of buildings – and a narrow focus on their outward appearance

he announcement of the recent ideas that they represent must be capable of formed idea to build a building around. Even Carbuncle Cup winner was widely standing the test of that time. While many of better, we should have as many ideas as pos- Tcovered in the media. It featured a the Carbuncle Cup winners probably won't sible and express them as well as we can. shortlist of buildings voted on by Building stand the test of time, I don’t think that this Looking back through the history of Design readers and then crowned by a panel is right way to point that out. London architecture, St Pauls was vilified at of judges, journalists and architects. The Carbuncle Cup is a piece of froth, it first, its sheer size dominating all around it. It is a bit jokey, a bit blokey, and the says nothing serious or learned about the The Post Office tower followed suit, as did judges’ comments are clearly intended to be buildings it pillories, or the architects that it more recently the Walkie Talkie and a amusing. Previous ones included “Phillips names and shames. The word pillory is rele- number of other Cup winners. As a result of shaving aesthetic,” “headache inducing vant here, as it was a device created to literally putting their heads above the crowd, cladding”, and this year it got a bit darker: enable the populace to pass sentence on low towers are likely to come in for criticism as “balconies an open invitation to suicide.” criminals by throwing rotten food, or worse, they are more visible. It's a bit like the smart The name Carbuncle Cup comes from an at them. It was a means of gaining popular person in a class putting her hand up and infamous remark by Prince Charles. He approval by local leaders and enabling the answering the teacher’s question, only to be compared a carefully considered extension mob to vent their spleens on those who sneered at by the portion of the class which to the National Gallery by ABK to a “car- were often even less fortunate than they. has neither the knowledge or the confidence buncle” on the face of the building. This was to respond. Making yourself visible invites a bit rich, given that the National Gallery is Architecture is primarily attention and criticism. an anonymous and uninteresting piece of We live in a time where popular culture is NeoClassicism whose sole merit is in pro- about creating space for seen, read, digested and forgotten in the viding a plain backdrop to the liveliness and people...not about creating same time that it takes to write this sen- intensity of Trafalgar Square. The replace- tence. Tweets, snaps, chats, grams, are all ment design by Robert Venturi and Denise objects for them to look at sent, exchanged, absorbed and dismissed in Scott Brown is ordinary in the extreme and an instant. Opinions are formed, take hold much closer to the popular idea of what a The victims were often maimed and disfig- and expressed routinely without thought or building in that location ought to be. That ured by the experience. The joke was on assessment of the meaning or impact of doesn’t make it any good, though. The them, you might say. whole sorry story is a salutary tale of the By focusing solely on the appearance of perception of the profession and its vulnera- the buildings in this award, and ignoring the CARBUNCLE CUP ‘WINNERS’ 2016 bility to uninformed comments which catch content – chasing sound bites rather than the zeitgeist of public opinion. attempting to involve or educate – the Lincoln Plaza, Isle of Dogs The award is published close to the Carbuncle Cup cheapens us all. Architecture (Hamiltons Architects) Stirling Prize, and aims to counterbalance is primarily about creating space for people 5 Broadgate, City of London the high-minded seriousness of that with to inhabit and act within, not about creating (MAKE Architects) objects for them to look at. It is the back- something that is frankly low-minded and One Smith2eld, Stoke-on-Trent less than serious. Is this a good thing? I drop to our lives, not centre stage. The more don’t think so. we accept a tabloid-like view of our work, (RHWL) Sir Nicholas Pevsner, when talking about either giving approval or heaping criticism, Poole Methodist Church extension wit in architecture, said that buildings are the less respect we will have for our own (Intelligent Design Centre) “too permanent and too serious merely to work and the work of our peers. Saffron Square, Croydon amuse.” He was really talking about All of this is even more important in the (Rolfe Judd) Mannerism, but he could have been talking post-Brexit, post-factual world that we cur- The Diamond, University of rently live in. When so many opinions are about Post Modernism, which took the joke Shef2eld (Twelve Architects) much too far. He meant, I think, that build- half-formed, half-believed and half-baked, ings are around for a long time, and the we should not settle for less than a fully

WWW.ARCHITECTSDATAFILE.CO.UK ADF OCTOBER 2016 VIEWS 11 them. Careers are made and ruined in the The name ‘Carbuncle Cup’ they have visited the buildings and experi- blink of an eye. Andy Warhol’s 15 minutes enced them. After all, it is the experience has been replaced with 15 seconds. comes from an infamous that we want to learn from, and not a five Architecture is one of the visual arts, but remark by Prince Charles second glance at a photograph. it is rather different to painting or sculpture, If we want to hear good things about our insofar as it cannot be appreciated only comparing a carefully buildings we are going to have to do our bit. through the eyes of the critic – it must be We have to provide the good stories, to do visited and experienced. Towers, to be considered extension by the surveys of tenants and residents, to inter- judged, should be seen from close up and ABK to a carbuncle on the view the owner five years after the building from afar. They are designed to be visible is finished. If we want a more generous and from a distance and their impact should be face of the National Gallery, learned debate about our work, we have to judged alongside their intent. itself an anonymous piece provide the fuel. If all we want to produce Even better, although a distant speck on for comment are glossy visuals or photo- the horizon, is the idea that we might hear of NeoClassicism graphs from a carefully framed view, with from the users and owners of the buildings no people to be seen, then that is how we before passing judgement on them. Without century provided were designed by archi- will be judged. We need to move the conver- this important feedback we are simply tects in the latter half of their careers. sation onto the territory that interests us, or designing for ourselves and our peers and Fallingwater, Philip Exeter Library, the should interest us. How well does it blissfully unaware of our failings. But all this Farnsworth House, Villa Savoie and many perform, was it good value, are people takes time and effort, and neither are readily others were produced by mature people happy to live or work there? available among journalists who are strug- with a supporting and critical team. They The Carbuncle Cup should be scrapped, gling to justify their existence with headline- weren’t invented in moments, produced in and a better award put in its place. One that grabbing material. Today it’s migrants and seconds and built by the masses, nor was rewards experience and timelessness, and the EU forcing straight bananas on us, there any desire to be popular by their which doesn’t aim to present an opportunity tomorrow it’s the Carbuncle Cup. designers. Popular with other architects for journalists and trolls to offer cheap shots Architecture is a long-term business, perhaps, but not by the populace at large. at an already beleaguered profession. however. It takes seven years just to get the Yet, many of these buildings would prove name, and it takes a lifetime to master. popular with many people, if asked. The Rory Bergin is a partner at Sustainable Many of the best buildings that the recent best way to judge is by asking them after Futures, HTA Design

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AWARDS Brick Awards 10 November 2016, London Anthology Deptford Foundry, a new www.brick.org.uk/brickawards.co.uk development whose first phase has been designed by Rolfe Judd, consists of 276 British Home Awards homes in the heart of one of south-east 14 October 2016, London London's most vibrant and creative www.britishhomesawards.co.uk neighbourhoods, sitting on the site of a former metal foundry formed in 1831. TRADE SHOWS Eight buildings and one tower, make up Independent Hotel Show the new development, with their design 18 -19 October 2016, London having been inspired by this rich industrial www.independenthotelshow.com history. One, two and three-bedroom apart- ments all boast balconies or terraces and public squares,” said Long. Another key UK ConstructionWeek including: residents will also have access to an attrac- design driver was the former manufacturing Build Show tive communal landscape garden. done on site, with cast metal moulds being Smart Buildings The development’s commercial used as the inspiration for the ‘marker Surface Materials Show workspace will be occupied by affordable buildings’ at either side of the development. Timber Expo arts organisation Second Floor Studios & He explained that the project also 18 - 20 October 2016, Birmingham Arts, becoming home to artists, designers embraced the local arts community: “We www.ukconstructionweek.com and ‘makers.’ wanted to incorporate an aspect of artists’ Andrew Long, director at Rolfe Judd studios/working community within the Sleep Architecture, explains the design ethos: design. Second Floor Studios & Arts were 22 - 23 November 2016, London “The development is as much about public really excited about the idea from the offset www.thesleepevent.com space and local connections as it is about and we worked with them to tailor the the buildings. We want to create a vibrant space to their needs.” Lightspace dot London community that is integrated and beneficial With the site being triangular and a 23 - 24 November 2016, London to the existing community.” railway line nearby there were challenges to www.lightspace.london The design concept aims to create a be addressed as Rolfe explained: “We series of linked landscaped courtyards cre- needed to devise a site layout and building Surface Design Show ating a new pedestrian and cycle route forms that would maintain the pedestrian 7 - 9 February 2017, London through. “The starting point was that build- route and visual connections, and also be a www.surfacedesignshow.com ings would form the spaces and create new great place to live.”

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WORLD TRADE CENTER TRANSPORTATION HUB Calatrava’s World Trade Center Oculus opens

Following opening to the public in August, The skylight is the focal point of the buildings, so that at precisely 10.28 am the elliptical Oculus designed by Spanish- Oculus, and will open every 11 September. each 11 September, which was when the Swiss architect Santiago Calatrava in The building also features a Westfield retail North Tower collapsed, the skylight can be lower Manhattan recently saw the first mall and plaza, which is set to open when opened (weather permitting of course). The opening of its skylight to commemorate 3WTC is completed in 2018. The Oculus resulting beam of light that hits the floor of the 11 September attacks. saw a series of delays and design issues, and the Oculus will visually bisect the space. The 160 ft-tall, steel and glass structure eventually cost $4.4bn. The winged design symbolises a dove functions as the World Trade Center The building is sited alongside the being released from a child’s hand. Santiago Transportation Hub, providing pedestrian southern edge of Daniel Liebeskind’s Calatrava commented on the character of connection between subway lines at Fulton ‘Wedge of Light’ plaza, and its design the building: “The treatment of the site Center and the World Trade Center itself followed the masterplan laid out by the creates a kind of pause amid the dense com- as well as overground trains and the ferry American architect, using the angle of mercial towers. The combination of natural terminal in Battery Park City. It replaces light to guide the orientation of the Hub. light and sculptural form give dignity and the original rail system which was Calatrava positioned the building at an beauty to the building’s lower levels and destroyed in 2001. angle which is out of line with nearby pedestrian walkways.”

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PRACTICE PROFILE BuckleyGrayYeoman BuckleyGrayYeoman is a name that is increasingly heard in connection with award-winning projects, as Norman Hayden discovers

ver the past 20 years BuckleyGrayYeoman has developed a growing reputation for delivering high-quality design that Ohas been acknowledged by a number of recent awards and has seen the practice climb to a position of 48th in a list of the 120 largest architectural firms in the UK. The awards it has scooped include: RIBA, Evening Standard, RIBA Housing Project, Architects’ Journal, FX Interior Design Award, Retailers’ Retailer of the Year, Shueco and Surface Design. Formed in 1997 and based in London’s Shoreditch, the archi- tecture and design practice specialises in offering what it describes as “pragmatic and deliverable solutions to complex design issues”. With an expanding portfolio of work across a range of sectors including offices, residential, retail, hotels, schools and masterplanning, BuckleyGrayYeoman prides itself on delivering projects on time and within budget, regardless of the size or complexity of the challenge. Directors Matt Yeoman and Paul White lead a staff of 90. Paul, who gained his architectural diploma from Manchester and a BA from Leeds joined the company in May 2006, and has over 20 years of professional experience. He works with national and inter- national clients delivering projects across a wide range of sectors including office, leisure, education, residential and retail. Blending design rigour with proven commercial expertise, Paul specialises in providing a range of architecture and interior design services, delivering outstanding buildings, refurbishments and interiors. Heading up the education team, he is currently overseeing a number of projects, including the redevelopment of Channing School in Highgate and the recent completion of one of the UK’s leading independent girls’ schools, Roedean. The school’s Grade II listed boarding houses have undergone a complete overhaul. In 2014, Paul oversaw the new-build contemporary IT and events building at Forest School in Snaresbrook, north east London. White is also leading the masterplan for Chelmsford County High School for Girls in Essex. This significant development will provide new facilities for the school while remaining sensitive to the original historic buildings on site. White’s involvement in major workplace refurbishment schemes includes the remodeling of the old F.A. HQ in Soho; a 64,000 ft2, eight-storey building for Aviva Investors. Aimed at the creative industries, the workplace offering provides a robust aesthetic with a palette of concrete and steel. For Lasalle Investment Management, he oversaw the sensitive refurbishment of a Grade II listed 34,000 ft2 office building in the Covent Garden © Timothy Soar © Timothy Conservation Area. White is currently overseeing the comprehensive remodelling and ABOVE Pure Aldgate, east London refurbishment of a landmark 200,000 ft2 building on Old Bailey. FACING PAGE Channing School, Highgate

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sector resource centre for homeless people. In addition, the practice has worked on several boutique stores for the Fred Perry brand in London, Cologne, Munich and Bangkok, the Citadines Apart’hotels in London, Paris and Hamburg, and Pure Aldgate, a high-quality student accommoda- tion building in east London. Pure Aldgate is seen as an iconic project with its 20-storey tower containing over 400 student bedrooms and social spaces, including The way we procure buildings is the a SkyLounge on the top floor with spectacular views across biggest challenge currently. The quickest London. White also points to the Channing School project as being partic- and cheapest methods do not always ularly satisfying. “We have enjoyed a long and creative period deliver either the highest quality design – working with this school and client,” he comments. “Initially, we designed their new dining facilities, but most or what the client wants and expects recently it was completing the new sports hall and sixth form facili- Paul White ties. Following this award-winning new-build project, we are currently on site with the next project for the school, which is their performing arts building, due for completion in early 2017.” The scheme, which includes two extra floors, will position the Earlier this year, BuckleyGrayYeoman announced its involvement building in the top segment of the refurbishment stock. with a new gallery concept being unveiled at Cromwell Place in Most recently, he led the design team on the major upgrade and London’s museum district in Kensington. The project will see a repositioning of Commodity Quay, St Katharine Docks for cluster of up to 30 galleries operating in five listed buildings oppo- Prestbury Investments. Some 130,000 ft2 of commercial space has site the Natural History Museum. This new gallery hub of over been transformed, incorporating a dramatic double-height 35,000 ft2 has been designed to house offices, flexible exhibition entrance space linking the front and back entrances. space, viewing rooms and art storage. He also refurbished 30 Market Place for CBRE Global Investors, Pondering the firm’s current work portfolio, White says: “It is undertaking a series of complex structural changes to enact a very varied. We have just received planning permission for a new complete transformation inside and out, Caroline House, a creative retail and maker space hub in Belgravia for Grosvenor, commercial office project in Holborn, creating 14,000 ft2 of office which will start on site later this year. space, and the Covent Garden head office of Fred Perry. “We are currently on site with three new-build office projects in Fellow director Matt Yeoman holds a DipArch from Oxford and Central London for the Berners-Allsopp Estate and Great Portland a BA (Hons) from Canterbury and was a founding partner. He Estates and we are also about to submit a planning application for recently completed several projects in the workplace sector across a new-build gallery in South Kensington. This will be a significant London, such as C-Space, a former carpet factory on Old Street addition to the already burgeoning art gallery scene in the area.” and Yalding House, the home of BBC Radio. Matt is currently What does he see as the biggest industry challenges? “The way working on 750,000 ft2 of office space at the Goodsyard in we procure buildings,” says White without hesitation. He elabo- Bishopsgate. rates: “The quickest and cheapest methods do not always deliver Matt says his constant drive is to achieve simplicity in design, the highest quality of design – neither, for that matter, does it believing that even the most complex design constraints can be always deliver what the client wants and expects.” overcome with practical and effective solutions. Nevertheless, things look positive for BuckleyGrayYeoman. The Other senior staff at the practice’s Shoreditch office include asso- practice currently boasts a turnover £9.5m with budgets from ciate directors Laura O’Hagan, James Greenaway, Amr Assaad, £500,000 to £30m and with many exciting projects on site and Oliver Bayliss, Andrew Henriques and David Rose. others about to move to detailed design, the future has never Further completed projects by BuckleyGrayYeoman include looked stronger. Henry Wood House, a major co-working space for The Office “Our approach to having a broad range of sectors, clients and Group in the West End of London. A further project of note is project sizes has created the foundation for a successful practice,” The Passage, which is thought to be London’s largest voluntary concludes White. .

BUCKLEYGRAYYEOMAN FACT FILE • Formed in 1997 and based in Shoreditch, London • Award-winners across a range of sectors including of1ces, residential, retail, hotels, schools and masterplanning • 90 members of staff including two directors and six associate directors • Turnover £9.5m with budgets from £500,000 to £30m © Dirk Linder

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SITE LINES Shaping spaces for people Architect and professor Fabrizio Rossi Prodi offers five principles for creating residential developments with rich and diverse opportunities for social interaction as well as a distinctive character, with a particular focus on social housing

research project on social housing and new residential This is the task at hand: not just to build neighbourhoods across Europe helped me to learn a few Alessons and form some ideas that I wrote down in a book boxes or to sculpt a volume, but to create (Arbitare Sociale – Social Housing, published in 2014) and tested a scenario that can highlight the values in real projects, such as via Cenni in Milan, and Teramo, also in Italy (illustrated below). I saw these ideas as a new ‘humanistic’ of a community or help to create one approach to architecture and especially to urban, common space. 1. Giving form to community values The first issue deals with the city and its values. New residential the character of city centres, or in the forms of landscape patterns, settlements do not respond exclusively to a constructive or func- or even in new proposals of clustering. tional logic, they are not just a piling up of economical box-shaped Identity can be found not only in the physical forms of the structures, and most of all they do not stand in isolation. They fabric itself, but also in the cultural expressions and in the spirit require the construction of a piece of urban fabric and owe a of the community. This is the task at hand: not just to build boxes respect to the city’s existing compositional principles and rules: its or to sculpt a volume, but to create a scenario that can highlight morphological typologies, systems of mass and emptiness, scales the values of a community or help to create one through the and measures of the existing urban fabric and the social flows and design of fragments of urban fabrics and their open spaces. systems of relationships. In short, they attempt to rediscover the Nowadays, instead of volumes, our design tool is outdoor space profound identity of place, however ‘suburban decay’ can be the and voids that have to be conceived, arranged and connected; the existing local situation, ie architectural and social decay, and design of new facades and masses is not a goal in itself, it is rather absence of urban quality. a means to shape urban space and to conceive its life. So, whether the construction is in an area of suburban decay or In a way, the ‘street’ pattern can be seen as the key concept for a simply in the outskirts of a town, the source for identity of archi- humanistic development that goes beyond the usual two dimen- tectural and urban space – required to be transplanted into new sional drawings, and conjures space with the third dimension of settlements – is actually to be sought further away, sometimes in facades, volumes and voids, and even a fourth dimension (time),

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contrary, the first goal of sustainability lies in a balanced project that fosters quality in architecture and the urban realm - in designing pieces of urban fabric that are liveable and dignified. As a consequence, some architects are designing experimentally with timber and new materials, others with green roofs, re-use, shading systems and geothermal energy. Ventilation chimneys are back, as well as the principles of good orientation. Even in the urban design of masses and voids designers let themselves be guided by natural These places are at the same time influences such as winds and solar exposure, shadow and noise whilst taking care not to unsettle the continuity of the fabric - the neither completely public nor completely morphology of the places themselves. private and are suited to non- Good architects have rediscovered that systems of loggias, terraces and greenhouses constitute an environmental safeguard institutionalised socialisation which controls the internal micro-climate. And now we acknowl- Fabrizio Rossi Prodi edge that many of these solutions were are part of the cultural heritage of good design and construction methods that have belonged to our regional traditions since ancient times. conceiving people as they and move in space at different hours of 4. Fluid modernity and a multi-ethnic society mean the day and in different seasons for a variety of functions and closer attention to people’s habits groups. Contemporary design through 3D modelling and advances As a consequence a new residential landscape is arising with a in virtual reality enables the architect to envision, control and expe- mixed functionality, varied housing typology and a spatial, func- rience the future shape of dwellings and neighborhoods in tional and distributive design that transforms it into opportunities movement and in time. for life and social encounters. These new residential developments incorporate a variety of 2. Shifting the boundaries between private and public activities such as shops, offices, workshops, service providers and After three decades of retreat, a devolution of value from the semi-public spaces and move beyond the ghettos of mono-func- private to the communal sphere is under way. Even the focus of tional culture. Functions such as a social housing administrator, contemporary architectural debate is shifting from the linguistic common living-rooms and kitchens, workshops, community exploration of morphology and its architectural formal characteris- gardens, and play and sports areas create opportunities for devel- tics to the design of communal places and spaces. The design of oping community spirit. public space and urban voids looks at sidewalks and areas A variety in dwelling types generates an architectural vitality delimited by walls or views framed by masses, landmarks and accommodating different family typologies that are ever more various systems of landscapes; in other words it is concerned with a common today: one parent families, cohousing groups, student variety of elements and functions that influence spatial experience communities, single or elderly persons and allows for flexibility in and social practice. time. Today’s city dwellers expect a higher quality of life, therefore Thus expressions such as semi-private, semi-public and especially as designers we are forced to change the approach from providing ‘in-between spaces’ are in use today: these places are at the same housing as a product to considering it a service. time neither completely public nor completely private and are Well beyond drawing beautiful forms, the architect’s main task suited to non-institutionalised socialisation. There must be a soft has thus become to design places that help personal and social life shift from the public domain to these other domains. The task is and which foster values such as humanity and domesticity. that of designing a map of behaviour, populated with different Moreover, design can’t focus only on flats and outdoor spaces; for zones scaled to fit certain experiences. a successful neighborhood we need to actually design a community, The spaces should be well placed, well sized and connected to envision its members and groups, their service-systems and places – functions and movement, in order to avoid their being rejected and in short help to develop the life of the community. degraded. This assumption is realised in new developments, espe- cially in tighter sites where, in order to create this stream of 5. Only a dialogue of various disciplines helps a common and in-between places and transitions, traditional closed project to thrive blocks are often opened up though maintaining recognisable urban This implies the need to explore different fields, causing them to shapes. react and discover new syntheses and new paradigms in the short- circuit between different approaches and topics. We must make all 3. Sustainability beyond the building the elements on the production chain work and design together: Further suggestions come from a long period of hermeneutics, those dealing with finances, social research, planning, spatial weak thought and postmodernism which is now in decline and in dynamics, design, technology, sustainability, construction, social its wake a renewed attention for reality and its problems has planning and housing management. Combining these will be key to arisen including the need to value and protect our resources. The the built environment supporting further advance in building neigh- design consideration now is for construction materials, energy bourhoods and social housing. . saving, and lifestyles. Far from the excesses and idolisation of greenery, sustainability Architect, Professor Fabrizio Rossi Prodi is founder of Florence-based must not be confused simply with that of the project alone. On the architects Rossiprodi Associati

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Showcasing the latest projects from around the world. Visit the website www.architectsdatafile.co.uk and enter the reference number for more information SHENZHEN REGENERATION, CHINA MLA+ MLA+ in collaboration with Felixx Landscape Architects & Planners and Chinese partners China Academy of Urban Planning and Design (CAUPD) and Shenzhen Municipal Design & Research Institute has won the first prize in the design competition for the regeneration of the area along the G107 highway, in the Bao’an district of the city of Shenzhen. The main challenge was to come up with a future-proof design that carefully integrates and addresses the complexity of the existing urban fabric. In MLA+’s design, the G107 highway is still the driving force of the area connecting the different areas, but its function changes from an utilitarian infrastructure to a key driver for urban regeneration. Within this main structure hubs are created for different urban functions. Ref: 85949

SHEIKHA FATIMA BINT MUBARAK PARK, ABU DHABI BENOY Benoy has released striking new visuals revealing the futuristic vision behind Abu Dhabi’s upcoming Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Park. FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS HEADQUARTERS, DENMARK The AED94 million renovation, due for FOSTER + PARTNERS completion in 2018, will allow Benoy to redefine the site of the former Khalidya Ladies Park and Construction has started on the new country headquarters for Ferring Pharamceuticals A/S in Denmark, transform it into a world-class destination. designed by Foster + Partners. The 39,000 m2 company offices are set for completion in 2019. Commissioned by The Department of Municipal Located on the urban fringe of Copenhagen in Kastrup, the site occupies a pivotal waterfront position. Affairs and Transport at Abu Dhabi City The building sits on a large stone plinth which acts as the first line of defence against floods and Municipality, the open air environment will host integrates the design of street furniture and landscape elements. The lightweight glass building ‘floats’ “an eclectic variety of pioneering features, above the contrasting heavy plinth below. The six stacked floors and roof canopy cantilever further activities and events, conceptualised to fuel capture the surrounding views and create self-shaded spaces on each floor. The triangular form of the discovery and support the core tenets of the Abu building is driven by the shape of the site, which is surrounded by water on all sides. Dhabi Vision 2030.” Ref: 88774 Ref: 59526

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CONGO KINTELE CONGRESS CENTER, CONGO AVCI ARCHITECTS Designed by Avcı Architects, the Congo Kintele Congress Centre project, is located in the Kintele Region of Congo’s capital city Brazzaville. Avcı Architects developed a design in which the 1500 seat Congress Hall, the 300 person Presidential Hall, the 1000 seat Banquet Hall and the SEBRAE SUSTAINABILITY CENTER, BRAZIL 1000-person Public Piazza are placed in a line DR. JOSÉ AFONSO BOTURA PORTOCARRERO sequence interrupted by courtyards, all reached The Sebrae Sustainability Center in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, is setting the standard for green buildings in by a public sheltered colonnade. The use of Brazil. The building has achieved an Excellent rating under BREEAM In-Use International Parts 1 (Asset materials were to a large extent dictated by the Performance) and Part 2 (Building Management) making it one of the first buildings in Brazil to achieve requirement of speed of construction, and this accolade. The Center was developed based on the principles of sustainable architecture and makes availability of modern construction and cladding reference to Brazilian indigenous cultures. Built on an east-west plane to maximise sun orientation, the materials. Thus although it would be more cost building’s canopy overhangs to provide passive solar shading to prevent direct radiation and possible effective, concrete frame was ruled out in favour reduction of thermal comfort. of steel and more easily transportable lighter Ref: 91243 cladding materials, for example aluminium panelling for massive cladding elements such as block or brick work. Beyond that, efforts were made to use natural materials at all times such as timber, and stone. Ref: 13114

WESSAL BOUREGREG, MOROCCO ATKINS HOTEL & RESIDENTIAL PROJECT, NORWAY Construction has started on the Wessal Bouregreg project, a visionary scheme to transform the SKANSKA cultural and social landscape of Morocco’s Skanska has signed a contract with HAV Eiendom to build a hotel and retail space as well as to develop capital, Rabat. Atkins designed the masterplan apartments in Bjørvika, Norway, one of Oslo's most sought-after areas.The two buildings to be erected for this inner city site, for Wessal Capital, an include underground parking garage, basement and technical rooms below ground and two floors above investment fund for tourism and real estate ground with commercial premises. From the third floor up, one of the buildings will comprise seven projects in Morocco. Using a reinterpretation of floors with a total of 253 hotel rooms, while the other will contain seven floors with 54 apartments. HAV the geometry of a traditional Moroccan mosaic Eiendom is developing the hotel and the commercial spaces while Skanska Property Development is tile as its inspiration, the masterplan delivers axes delivering the apartments. Skanska Norway is the general contractor for the entire project, which has a and views to key existing and future buildings, as total gross area of 26,300 m2. The project has ambitious environmental targets. The commercial well as to new cultural open spaces. premises of the building has the ambition to achieve the certification BREEAM-NOR Very Good. The Ref: 98102 project is planned to be completed in June 2019. Ref: 40590

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INTRODUCTION TO THE LRWA KNOWLEDGE SHARING HOLE TRUTH ABOUT VENTILATION UNDERSTANDING UK BUILDING REGULATIONS RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION

The LRWA announces the lauch of its RIBA approved CPD presentation, exclusively available CRL is delighted to announce Engineers have to take into online for specifiers, architects, that it has now been approved by account a dizzying array of and surveyors; allowing time the CPD Certification Service as factors when deciding what This CPD from Airflow conscious professionals the an accredited CPD provider. As a ventilation design to select within Developments, discusses the opportunity to gain CPD points result, the structural defects insur- a building. These include: energy reasons why we need to improve without having to set aside a ance specialist, is delivering a efficiency, indoor air quality, the indoor air quality in residential specific time during the working series of workshops and training presence and type of contami- buildings and the Building day to go out and attend a sessions for the construction nants and the impact of potential Regulations that need to be seminar. 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ECOBAT – The strength behind BLM GEZE takes the stage at LEAF event In 2017, BLM British Lead will celebrate its GEZE will be taking centre stage at an industry 85th birthday. The company has seen many forum to discuss the latest developments in archi- significant changes within the industry, with tecture across the globe. GEZE will be taking legislation and within its own organisation part in one of the most anticipated events on the during its time but none have been greater programme when Karen Sum, GEZE’s global than its acquisition by ECOBAT Technologies in 1994. ECOBAT account manager, chairs a roundtable on how the Technologies are the world’s largest producer and recycler of Lead. built environment can shape users’ health, safety The combined group recycles and processes in excess of one million and wellbeing. The event is free to attend for senior delegates although tonnes of lead every year, primarily through recycling spent lead acid there is a small charge for junior/mid-level professionals. GEZE also batteries. Having the strength of ECOBAT at its core has without has a stand at the event which will allow delegates the chance to view doubt got BLM to where it is now. new products and talk to their contacts in between the sessions. 01707 324595 www.britishlead.co.uk 01543 443000 www.geze.co.uk

Building Innovation achieves BBA Supreme Premium lintels with Kitemark Tapered insulation experts, Building Innovation, Supreme Concrete ‘Premium’ lintels have has achieved British Board of Agrément become the first range of concrete lintels certification for its Inno-Fix and Inno-Bond to be awarded the prestigious British insulation products. The certification covers Standards Kitemark – one of the world’s most both flat and tapered board options, providing recognised symbols of quality and safety. specifiers with independent assurance of the The award means that building specifiers products’ performance, and is available to and contractors can now use the lintels to download from its website. Inno-Fix and Inno-Bond are suitable for demonstrate best practice procurement, mechanically fixed single-ply waterproofing systems on concrete, reduce risk and guarantee consistent, independently assessed quality timber, and metal decks. In addition, Inno-Bond is also suitable for and reliability for their projects. The range of precast and prestressed fully adhered single ply waterproofing systems. lintels includes both standard and high-strength options. 01926 888808 www.building-innovation.co.uk [email protected]

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Vent-Axia shortlisted in HVR Awards Supreme puts its weight behind BIM British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is Supreme Concrete is putting its weight behind delighted to announce that it has been the UK Government Construction Strategy with shortlisted in the prestigious HVR Awards the launch of a new range of Level 2 BIM 2016, which celebrate innovation in the profiles for its concrete structural components. building services sector. The company’s The widest range of BIM profiles to be made award-winning Sentinel Kinetic Advance is a available for structural concrete products, the finalist in the Commercial Ventilation Product new profiles will include Supreme’s full range of the Year category. This is the second time of high performance cast concrete lintels, the Advance has been shortlisted in a month, with the HVR padstones and floor beams. Compatible with most popular digital nomination following hot on the heels of the Advance being named modelling programmes, the profiles will be free to download from the as a finalist at the Electrical Industry Awards. respected RIBA BIM Library. 0844 856 0590 www.vent-axia.com [email protected]

Signbox completes major project Get a fast fix with Fix in 5 Architectural signage specialist, Signbox, Fix In 5 is the latest addition to Everbuild – has recently completed a stunning new A Sika Company’s adhesive range, bringing a interior and exterior signage project for truly universal construction adhesive with an the West London offices of Japanese ultra-strong final bond strength which has to be entertainment giant, Bandai Namco. The seen to be believed. Curing in just five minutes, project, which was completed over a Fix In 5 combines an advanced PU formula with six month period and delivered in fibre reinforced technology giving gap filling conjunction with project lead, Resonate Architectural Interiors, properties allowing it to be used on the most delivered a range of bespoke external LED illuminated signs, vinyl demanding of jobs, bonding virtually all materials graphics, manifestation graphics, wall paper graphics and acrylic including timber, metals, natural stone, concrete, plastics and much shaped door signage. more. Fix In 5 offers sound deadening properties. 01784 438688 www.signbox.co.uk 0113 240 3456 www.everbuild.co.uk

Pro Awards deadline extension Polyflor reports impressive performance Panasonic has announced a deadline extension for UK vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor submitting entries into the PRO Awards 2016. has recently published a Sustainability Installers, Architects, Consultants, Distributors and Report which outlines the environmental Engineers will now have until 31st October 2016 to milestones achieved and improvements put their best projects forward. The PRO Awards are made by the company in the past year. The free to enter and open to projects featuring Panasonic 80 page annual report covers Polyflor’s heating and cooling systems, in a residential, public environmental credentials, explains how authority or commercial environment. There are many great prizes vinyl is a sustainable flooring option and highlights the company’s up for grabs including a once in a lifetime trip to Japan, plus charity work and involvement in the local community. Key achieve- international recognition for the winner of each category. Other prizes ments for 2015 include Polyflor gaining individual BRE assessments include Panasonic Lumix cameras, awarded to all qualifying entrants. across 8 additional products, with 33 ranges achieving an A+ rating. [email protected] 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Reynaers is proud second-time sponsor of SFE Facade awards Leading aluminium systems company Reynaers has again partnered with the highly respected Society of Facade Engineering (SFE) to support FACADE2016, the third international awards for facade engineering excellence. The three categories open to individuals, companies and project teams are Facade of the Year – New Build; Facade of the Year – Refurbishment; and finally Facade of the Year – Innovation; considered from the former categories or as a stand-alone entry. The awards are free of charge to enter. Paul Duffy, Sales Director at Reynaers, said: “Reynaers is a keen supporter of innovation in the construction industry and we will continue to support the recognition and rewarding of excellence in facade design, engineering and application.” The awards will be presented on December 1st at the prestigious Glass Supper, held at the historic and architecturally renowned Gibson Hall in the City of London. Entries will be judged by an esteemed panel starring some of the foremost experts from the field of facade engineering and design. Entries for the competition must be received by October 31st. 0121 421 1999 www.reynaers.co.uk

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BUILDING PROJECTS BIRMINGHAM DENTAL HOSPITAL EDGBASTON A bastion of health Britain’s first new stand-alone dental hospital and school in 40 years, on the site of a former BBC studio, also has healthy environmental credentials. Ray Philpott reports

n the outskirts of Birmingham, the Although a seemingly straightforward BBC’s long-defunct Pebble Mill concept on plan, the end product is the OStudios site in Birmingham is being result of a carefully thought out and clever transformed into a life sciences and health- design. Working to a tight budget, it’s been care campus. skilfully evolved to meet the complex At its heart is the new £50m Birmingham requirements of the medical practitioners, Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry, a teaching staff, students and key state-of-the-art teaching and clinical facility, stakeholders within the hospital’s many which enhances Birmingham’s reputation as clinical departments. a hub for medicine and science. Designed by Worcester-based One Meeting complex needs Creative Environments, the hospital in Plans to relocate the old dental hospital had Edgbaston is the first of a number of poten- been ongoing for some time when One tial healthcare facilities being constructed became involved in 2010. One was commis- on the 27-acre former studio site and forms sioned to undertake a feasibility study to part of a vast network of organisations, analyse various development sites, with We had to ensure surgeries, medical facilities and hospitals Pebble Mill emerging as the front-runner. in the area known as the Edgbaston Consultations followed and after gaining departments were in the Medical Quarter. detailed planning consent in 2012, right position so patients The new facility replaces the current construction began in 2013. 1960s dental hospital in the city centre and The landmark development has been led can move with the will host more than 600 undergraduate, by Birmingham Community Healthcare postgraduate students and trainees each NHS Trust, together with its partners the minimum of stress academic year. University of Birmingham, Birmingham and Matt Tebbatt, One Creative Environments It comprises a long, rectangular south Solihull LIFT (BaS LIFT), Prime plc, wing, which is home to a range of services Galliford Try, Calthorpe Estates and One. for the public and a y-shaped north wing One’s managing director Matt Tebbatt providing world-class research facilities and says: “We had a year of weekly consulta- a modern learning environment. tions and meetings with a large and diverse These four-storey, concrete-framed array of stakeholders and user groups. The constructions are linked by a steel-framed facility needed to be located near the atrium and central reception area at ground University campus with good transport floor, with entrances on two levels. The links. Inside, ease of wayfinding was high steel-framed top floor of both blocks on the agenda, as was clear division contains the plant. between teaching spaces and clinical spaces Dental chairs and surgeries are located in and the need for each dental clinic to have the south block while the north block has easy access to the imaging department.” dedicated teaching rooms, a library, flexible Tebbatt adds: “Ultimately, the interior learning zones, laboratories and research layout is actually relatively simple, but facilities. The design takes into account the getting there has been anything but. We had heavy servicing required for these facilities to ensure all departments are proportion- and the benefits of placing laboratories near ately sized and in the right position, so plant areas. patients – who are often anxious and in

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“To make interior navigation easy our FAST FACTS Being responsible for the interior designers selected a fairly neutral interior design as well as pallet in general but used striking colours Location: former BBC Pebble Mill for the wayfinding, so visitors and patients Studios site (1971-2007) the architecture brought its know to follow specific colours to get to Total project cost: £50m own advantages their destination.” Site: three acres Embossed cladding Building area: 15,500 m2 pain – can move through the building with The building is clad in attractive metal BREEAM rating: Excellent the minimum of stress. When people arrive sheets, many of which are embossed with Facilities: 154 dentistry bays/ they need to intuitively know where they a design based on a microscopic view treatment areas are going.” of dentine inside the tooth, called Opened: March 2016 Being responsible for the interior design odontoblasts. as well as the architecture brought its own “If you’re a dental student it’s instantly advantages in this aspect for One, which recognisable and if you’re a patient or worked with users to develop a wayfinding visitor it’s a nice pattern that flows into the strategy. building. We wanted a design that wouldn’t “The design of the atrium, the central date and something that had depth behind hub of the building, is critical,” says it and the microscopic tooth pattern Tebbatt. “Every department is quickly and embodies what the hospital and the whole easily reached from there and each has its organisation is all about.” own reception and sub-waiting area. The The Trimo Qbiss One panels are made waiting areas are on the balconies of the from pressed, sheet-rolled steel. Some are building so they can be seen more clearly, powder-coated while others feature a and found intuitively. special metallic finish and are used across

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makes people feel more comfortable,” says Jason Whittall, One Creative Environments’ director of architecture and BIM. “It’s essential for dentistry, where The building is clad in accurate colour matching of teeth and dental materials is extremely important. attractive metal sheets, Artificial light can impact on how the eye many of which are perceives colour, making natural light crucial to some of the functions.” embossed with a design For this reason, 3.6 m-high glass window based on a microscopic units have been fitted in many locations throughout the hospital. view of tooth dentine “We’ve utilised direct natural light wher- ever it is critical and where possible, a lot of careful design went into the window units to enable maximum light penetration of deep spaces,” says Whittall. “Inevitably though, there are some internal rooms and spaces where we’ve had to exploit borrowed light, too, through glass walls and panels. We’ve kept the need for artifi- cial lighting to a minimum.” In the dental school most of the clinics are open-bay containing around 20 chairs each, and offer views across the whole clinic for teaching and assessing students. Low-energy design Glazing also forms a crucial element of the low-energy building’s mixed-mode heating and cooling system. “A combination of mechanical fans and opening windows circulate the air. Windows run up to the structural soffits, featuring openable vents for night time cooling,” says Whittall. “The atrium is key to the building’s low-energy design. Utilising stack ventilation it draws warm air out of the wings which is collected at the top and heat is extracted and recircu- lated. When the windows are open the mechanical systems shut off so they’re not competing against each other.” The glazing incorporates interstitial film to reflect UV but allow light through, while the top-lights of the window units feature solar shading to help reduce internal heat build-up, and the bottom opens to enable local environmental control and passive cooling and purging at night. The soffits comprise exposed concrete slabs absorbing warm air during the day and cool air overnight, and the walls and curtain walling have a high degree of air- tightness so that air flow can be accurately controlled. As well as the usual solar PVs on the roof, the building also boasts pres- ence and absence control on lighting. These features have contributed to achieving a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating at

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The cladding is a mix of powder-coated white the design stage, which is a prerequisite for and metal sheets, many of which have been all new NHS buildings. BIRMINGHAM DENTAL HOSPITAL embossed with a design based on a micro- AND SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY scopic view of tooth dentine ‘A healing place’ Much of the car parking is provided out of Architect: One Creative Environments sight at undercroft level with attractive Landscape architect: One Creative upward sloping landscaping leading up to Environments the ‘woodland walk’ running alongside Structural and civil engineer: One Bourne Brook. Creative Environments One also designed the external landscap- Interior designer: One Creative ing, creating a planting scheme involving Environments wild meadow grasses to preserve biodiver- sity, linking into the overall landscape Building services design: CPW masterplan scheme for the Pebble Mill site. Main contractor: Galliford Try This did not have to be extensive as the M&E contractor: Interserve building benefits from views of the attrac- Engineering services tive, mature landscaping dating back to the Cladding: Trimo, Qbiss One studio era that lies on edge of the grounds. Windows and curtain walling: Sapa Summing up, Whittall comments: “The Flooring: Solus Ceramics (Monolith building is in a beautiful setting in leafy Edgbaston, and enjoys views of both range) and Nora (Sentica range) nature and the city skyline. It’s a lovely Doors and Ironmongery: Assa Abloy spot to work in, and the surroundings Handrails: Delta Balustrades combined with the design of the building Lead-lined plasterboard: Midland make this a healing place that helps to put Lead Ltd patients at ease.”

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Door closers improve mental health Powermatic controlled, concealed door closers from Samuel Heath have become the preferred choice of clinicians, health estate managers and designers when looking at the construction and improvement of mental health facilities. Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, Powermatic door closers meet all relevant fire and accessibility regulations. They are particularly suitable for mental health facilities because they are installed neatly between the door and frame, meaning that they are totally concealed when the door is closed. Powermatic is the perfect choice where anti-ligature and anti-barricade measures need to be taken, and is recommended for use on many proprietary door systems. The absence of surface mounted controls means that when the door is closed, the door closer is out of sight and cannot be used as a point of ligature. Powermatic’s concealment also reduces the risk of damage through vandalism and helps to improve the aesthetics of interiors, creating the less institutionalised, more therapeutic environments valued in psychiatric care. For more information please visit the website. 0121 766 4200 www.concealeddoorclosers.com

Bostik cures Hope Health Centre’s flooring requirements A range of subfloor preparation and adhesive products from Bostik have been chosen by OSS Commercial Flooring Ltd for the development of a new health centre, which serves the communities of Hope and Caergwrle in Flintshire, North-West Wales. Following a technical survey by Bostik, OSS Commercial Flooring selected the company’s Screedmaster One Coat Membrane to protect the new floor coverings from subfloor moisture. Bostik’s Screedmaster Universal Primer was then applied to the surface membrane, before the Screedmaster Flow and Ultimate smoothing compounds were floated out to a 3mm thickness in various areas of the devel- opment. Bostik’s Laybond Pressure Sensitive adhesive was then used to adhere the vinyl floor coverings. Bostik’s wide product and service offering was therefore a key driver in winning the project. The company’s technical team conducted a site visit, including moisture testing, prior to the installation of the new floor. When the Screedmaster One Coat Membrane had cured, a uniform coating of Screedmaster Universal Primer was applied to enhance interaction between the subfloor and the smoothing compound. 01785 272727 www.bostik.com

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BUILDING PROJECTS AYLESBURY ESTATE LONDON Regeneration streets It may be an overused term, but regeneration will be an apt one for a project to replace a troubled inner London estate of 1960s monoliths with a new mixed-tenure landscape of buildings, streets and squares. James Parker spoke to the architect leading the masterplan

he Aylesbury Estate, in Walworth, won’t begin until next year. half a mile south east of Elephant & The new development will (when it TCastle in central London, is one of completes in 2032) deliver a total of 3500 the capital’s notorious estates. Designed by new homes, half of which Southwark architect Hans Peter ‘Felix’ Trenton in 1963 Borough Council has committed to ensur- it was part of the boom in monolithic ing are affordable. And although there will concrete high-rises which time and reputa- be less single person dwellings reflecting the tion have not been kind to. The place is a client’s identified need for more family daunting series of horizontal slabs of homes, 6000 more habitable rooms will be concrete of up to 14 stories, and expanses created than currently provided, which of landscaping which now include many helps the affordable quota. mature trees. The project was instigated by a partner- Building failures such as dampness from ship formed between housing association concrete panels leaking and hard to operate Notting Hill Housing London Borough of tilt/turn windows and security concerns Southwark in 2005. HTA – which has from a lack of lift lobbies are just some of worked successfully with both clients in the daily issues that residents face. A major the past – became involved in 2010 going regeneration project now underway will through a two stage bid with Mae and transform the colossal 27 hectare site into a Hawkins & Brown, as well as Deloitte very different looking, and it is hoped more Real Estate who would go on to prepare socially cohesive and desirable, new district. the planning applications. In addition WSP Being led by a firm of architects with led on the environmental impact assess- strong experience in mixed tenure regenera- ment for the FDS and overall masterplan. tion schemes, HTA Design, the project’s Following HTA’s appointment in First Development Site (FDS) is a collection 2013, David Morton was taken on as an of six separate plots designed by three archi- associate in February the following year tects – HTA, Mae and Hawkins/Brown – to run the FDS project, in itself a complex adjacent to Burgess Park at the plan’s south set of buildings. He would also oversee west corner (see illustration, left). the outline application team for the Detailed planning was given for the overall masterplan, working with partner FDS, together with outline planning for the Simon Bayliss. overall masterplan, in April 2015. According to Morton, while there was However delays common to major regener- already a very detailed scheme in place for ation projects in progressing to demolition the full project on his arrival, taking the bid mean that construction of the FDS phases offer to a full planning application by that

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September was a tough call. It meant “a ABOVE process of planning negotiation on both the Many of the buildings in the scheme will be detailed and outline planning,” and was, as clad in brick to achieve both visual variation he says with some understatement, “a fairly and consistency across the site tight timescale.” LEFT After “a couple of tweaks” to both One of the planned neighbourhood squares outline and detailed proposals before resubmission in November the scheme entered committee stage in March 2015. a school and conservation area at the centre Barratts is in the frame as developer for of the plan and runs to East Street at its the private sale elements of the FDS northern edge. The FDS, technically Phases including the towers, however this is yet 1b and c, is bordered at the south western to be confirmed. corner of the plan by Phase 1a designed by Site geography Levitt Bernstein and completed in 2012. A ‘reserved matters’ planning application has The ‘spine’ of the unevenly-shaped master- been submitted for a new library and plan is Thurlow Street to the east, towards community hub to the north east of the site. Old Kent Road. As well as many residential David Morton knows the area well, as he blocks, the site includes two health centres, once lived just north of the school. He says

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LEFT view that this would reduce connection The masterplan makes use of many of the with the city and proposed a different solu- existing mature trees on the estate tion, and one which would ultimately deliver more green space overall. The more varied and fragmented this “was part of my attraction to the approach that has been arrived at contrasts project. I really enjoyed living there – the with the current design of the estate, which sense of proximity to central London – you in Morton’s words, is “big blocks, big are very close to the river and I used to spaces where the whole thing is the piece.” walk to work.” The new development is not without its tall He says that estate agents are now buildings however, with blocks up to 20 attempting to rebrand what is in some parts stories planned in the FDS, but they are a run-down district as the more aspira- relatively slim towers. tional-sounding ‘Walworth Village’ – but Morton describes how HTA undertook a making “a distinct divide between the pre- study that took a piece of Mayfair (“an area existing (Victorian) housing and that which of London very much based on streets and has been demolished and rebuilt.” squares,” and overlaid it onto the site: “It was fascinating overlaying that on this site and Design drivers: a stitch in time how you get a real sense of place and how Stitching the development The main design driver for the masterplan you would navigate the streets and the open is an attempt to provide a varied and rich spaces. They bring shape and character.” into the surroundings is set of new residential areas with a distinct The masterplan attempts to reduce car about being being able to individual character, in contrast to the parking as part of a key focus on encourag- impersonal environments currently on ing cycling (which will help towards its walk through a offer. Putting the emphasis on reinstating BREEAM Communities accreditation). neighbourhood and streets plus landscaped squares with in However car parking in a variety of some cases houses with front doors at arrangements, along tree-lined streets, has appreciate the richness street level and kitchens at the front would been planned in as part of the urban fabric. David Morton foster greater social interaction. This will “stitch a piece of the city back” into the Using trees as a design tool surrounding streetscape, says Morton; a One of the benefits offered by the existing key driver for HTA. estate being harnessed by the masterplan is The approach will be an important the large number of mature trees, many of change from the current, explicitly contrast- which will be retained; a key driver from ing horizontal behemoths which can make the AAP. David Morton says that in those unfamiliar with the area, particularly contrast to the replacement of the nearby pedestrians or cyclists, feel alienated. Heygate Estate, “where very little tree Morton explains: “We were keen to take retention was proposed, and which was a the surrounding street patterns and look at “significant factor in responses against the how to reconnect. The street I used to live application,” the design team has used trees on for example, there was a brick wall at extensively to help guide street plans. the end and a slab building.” “As part of the street and square He says that creating new areas which response we started to look at where we harmonise with the existing fabric doesn’t could retain groups of trees and really mean uniformity, and the masterplan intro- work with those. This was seen as a good duces ‘character areas’ to ensure this: driving point for a good street layout and “Stitching the development into the an opportunity to retain something of the surroundings is about being able previous estate that was of value, providing to walk through a neighbourhood and ecological benefit.” appreciate the richness – there will be Tree retention will be maximised by using changes, but it won’t be presenting you with some of the existing road layout, and the areas that look strange and which you don’t streets and squares approach will link tree- understand. It was designed as an estate – lined streets to open spaces positioned but we’re making it into a piece of the city.” where clusters of existing trees are located. This approach is something of a reaction In some cases buildings have been aligned to Southwark Borough’s original Area to ensure that particularly good quality Action Plan (AAP) which proposed what trees are retained, and new trees will be Morton described as a “big gesture planted throughout the plan, helping to approach” of introducing large-scale land- reinforce the street hierarchy, emphasise scaped “green fingers” into the key routes, and provide continuity across development. The design team took the the development.

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The First Development Site: using across different blocks; sometimes it tenure-blind design may be about using the same brick with a The First Development Site (Phases 1b and different tone.” There is even talk of using 1c) will provide 830 units, and is in itself an glazed brick on maisonettes. exciting new quarter of the city with a rich At the same time the designers are stan- mix of tenure and building types in dardising some constructions where response to the overall plan’s drive to knit possible such as wall and floor build ups into the city. It will form the template for across the FDS, “so won’t have to reinvent other areas of the masterplan, as Morton things across the rest of the masterplan,” says: “It sets the tone for the broad strategy Morton adds. of what will happen on Phases 2, 3 and 4.” The provision of a large number of The overall design approach was to maisonettes in the FDS (70 per cent of provide a strong and defining perimeter which are dual aspect) grouped around edge to the development along the park, streets and green spaces can create a strong but also a “gentle neighbourhood connec- community feel, prosaic but crucial issues tion linking the surrounding area with the such as arrangements for locating the park.” It combines an urban response remi- proliferating numbers of refuse bins need niscent of a mini-Park Lane with its three to be considered. ‘Defensible space’ in the It has been incredibly towers stepping down rapidly to lower form of small front gardens is the preferred density massing of eight, four and three- strategy. HTA has focused intensely on collaborative and we are storey buildings to the north of the FDS. “getting the streetscape right” on the FDS working toward something Six blocks are included – HTA designed and will be sharing this work with the four of them, including four and five architects for Phase 2. that’s mutually beneficial bedroom houses, for a mix of affordable to everyone rent and private sale, with the ratio Design collaboration weighted towards affordable. One of the HTA is used to working collaboratively, so David Morton lower density blocks also has seven one working with two other firms on a bed flats for residents with learning challenging project such as FDS was home disabilities, and another has a six-storey from home, and sharing was beneficial. building containing a mix of shared Morton: “The fact we have different teams ownership flats and maisonettes. within the firm working on different build- On the higher density Blocks 5 and 6 ings fitted very comfortably within that. adjacent to the park are buildings ranging “An architect working on one aspect, for from 18 storey towers to medium rise (5-8 example doing a study on balconies or storey) buildings for private sale, sitting brickwork could see their design applied cheek by jowl with shared ownership and across the whole thing. It was a good way affordable rent buildings of a similar scale. of working through some of the design This follows the AAP’s requirement “to get issues.” However he says that despite the affordable housing to the park edge,” benefits of design collaboration, the master- explains Morton. plan wanted it to feel like different He says that the design attempts to avoid architects had worked on different build- differentiation between the different tenures: ings to impart richness to then scheme.” “The architecture of the FDS blocks is He adds: “When we presented to the tenure blind – they are different blocks but planners it was always about the scheme, it they all join up to make a continuous whole. wasn’t about this or that architect.” There is greater detailing on some of the affordable rent blocks simply because of Conclusion where they are on the park edge.” HTA’s David Morton says that this project, Good quality landscaping is planned from the bid process to the strength of throughout, whether first-floor courtyards collaboration between clients and the archi- in the case of the park-edge blocks or back tectural team “has been unlike any other gardens to maisonettes on the lower-density project I’ve been involved in.” blocks behind. Views out are optimised as He concludes: “It has been incredibly are connections to these green spaces. collaborative and we are working towards In terms of their external appearance, the something that’s mutually beneficial to blocks’ design features extensive use of everyone. It’s very different from a lot of brick cladding, partly to enable aesthetic development-led projects and has been variation while achieving some consistency rewarding. It is a credit to the team that we to link the blocks together visually. Says got such a strong application into planning Morton: “There are some bricks we are in such a small window.”

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Salvation Army Housing Association transforming lives

uring the 1950s the SAHA (Salvation An added benefit of secondary glazing is the Army Housing Association) was set up reduction of noise ingress. When there is a Dto manage the administration of 100mm cavity between the primary and housing newly retired officers. Since then, the secondary windows, a sound reduction of charity has evolved and is dedicated to about 45dB is achievable. ‘Transforming Lives’ of the community. Over 100 secondary units were installed The Old School in Ashford, Kent, is a Grade using five different Selectaglaze products, all in II Listed property that provides housing the slimline range which are ideal for heritage through the SAHA. The buildings required projects. They introduce minimal sightlines upgrading as the thin cavity double glazed and are designed to be as unobtrusive as pos- windows were draughty and unable to retain sible and virtually unnoticeable from outside. the heat efficiently. Providing a suitable Selectaglaze has a wealth of experience solution for this required some deliberation, as working on all manner of building styles, from due to the Listed nature of the building the Listed to new-build. Established for fifty years primary windows could not be replaced. and Royal Warrant Holders since 2004, it has However, a solution was found with Selectaglaze with an interesting challenge. The an extensive product range to suit most Selectaglaze secondary glazing which is fitted use of a 3D digital measuring device allowed buildings to aid in making them; warmer, to the room side of the window, is a fully the openings to be modelled with precision quieter and safer. reversible adaptation and is accepted by most which enabled the best possible fit for the heritage bodies for use on Listed buildings. bespoke designed units. This together with Numerous windows were shaped with high performance seals helped to virtually gothic style curves and trefoil, which presented eradicate unwanted draughts . 01727 837271 www.selectaglaze.co.uk

Flowcrete presents on polished concrete At this year’s London Build, Flowcrete UK (stand C64) will be giving attendees We’ve got all a sneak peek into its new polished concrete and coloured screeds range as the pieces! well as showcasing its recently unveiled Comfort Resins collection. Taking place at the London Olympia from October 26th-27th, London Build provides the capital’s construction professionals with the ideal opportunity to catch up on the latest trends, technologies and innovations in the sector. Flowcrete UK will be delivering a presentation during the event. 01270 753 000 www.flowcrete.co.uk

LONDON BUILD STAND NO C64 Architects Datafile website The Architects Datafile (ADF) website is an online provider of past and present products and news items for the architect or specifier. architectsdatafile.co.uk is a one-stop source for all the latest press You make the next move! releases providing any visitor with access New Handrail & Flooring to information about products and catalogue out now services that they may require. From the Offering the largest range of handrail components in the UK website, you can find links to digital Request a copy today issues that have live links to advertisers’ sites, as well as daily email alerts to keep you as informed as possible. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01708 25 35 45 www.architectsdatafile.co.uk BRUNDLE F. H . B R U N D L E SERVING THE TRADE SINCE 1889 Web: www.fhbrundle.co.uk Fax: 01708 25 35 50

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London Build’s got construction covered London Build returns to Olympia for its second year on 26 and 27 October

ondon Build is a leading construction Greater London Authority, Crossrail, expo focusing exclusively on Battersea Power Station and many more. Lconstruction projects and opportuni- In addition, London Build is launching a ties in London and the South of England. wide range of fantastic features, including London Build is attended by thousands of an official Pecha Kucha night in The movers and shakers in the UK's construc- Architects Hub and dedicated zones for tion industry including contractors, sustainability sponsored by the Carbon developers, architects, local councils, Trust, and Skills Development property developers, suppliers, solution supported by the CITB. providers and more. The free to attend exhibition will feature a wide range of leading companies working across the construction industry in London, Tickets to the show are including Balfour Beatty, Bouygues UK, limited – visit Mercedes, HP, Davlav, TfL, HS2 and Heathrow, among others. The show www.londonbuildexpo.com will also see two days of conference today to secure your sessions led by the London Chamber of Commerce, Chartered Institute of Building, free pass

OTHER FEATURES OF THE EXPO INCLUDE: • The Housing Summit including panel practice, occupational health, the latest discussions and case studies of London’s legislation and more. • Conference sessions giving insight and major housing and regeneration products. • VIP Luncheon and Meet the Buyer case studies of the latest projects and • The BIM Summit featuring The BIM sessions providing face-to-face meetings investment opportunities across the capital, VIP Networking Lunch and conference with a wide range of VIP attendees from including top level speakers from the sessions discussing BIM implementation, leading contractors, architects, local Greater London Authority, LCCI, Balfour achievements and expectations for BIM councils, housing associations and Beatty, Transport for London, Lendlease, Level 2. developers (please note, attendance to Peabody, Foster and Partners and Heathrow • The Sustainability Summit with Meet the Buyer sessions is limited to Airport to name a few. discussions into government initiatives exhibitors only). • CPD Accredited Workshop Doors for supporting sustainability in the built • The London Construction Awards and providing 30+ hours of CPD training from environment, sustainable materials, Jimmy Carr comedy evening – a prestigious a wide range of industry experts. technology and best practice, and the future Gala Dinner that features London's leading • A 200 booth exhibition featuring a of sustainability in the built environment – construction awards ceremony with wide and fascinating range of leading what comes next? world-class entertainment (tickets still international solution providers, suppliers • The Civil Engineering & Infrastructure available for purchase). and project developers. Summit, giving insight to London's major • The construction industry's Crst-ever and • Multiple zones and feature areas infrastructure development plans and the very own Oktoberfest Beer Festival – including: the Architects Hub, Skills Hub, future of engineering. network, unwind and have fun! Tools & Tradesmen Show, Infrastructure • The Health & Safety Summit discussing • Huge amounts of entertainment, Zone plus much more. the latest in CDM, technology and best competitions and prize give-aways.

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State of the art drainage solutions from JDP JDP will offer visitors to the London Build Show the latest in world-class drainage solutions. Axedo is a state-of-the-art inspection chamber system, which is fast, versatile and provides a safer option than concrete. As an alternative to concrete chambers, the use of Axedo plastic chambers can lead to savings in installation time of up to 50 per cent. In addition, Axedo includes plastic chambers, which can be used for deeper installation depths, offering non-man entry access as defined in the requirements of Sewers for Adoption (SfA7). Unlike concrete chambers, which will require a much larger excavation, Axedo chambers are lighter allowing for quicker and easier installation, without the need for heavy lifting equipment, and enabling a reduction in vehicle movements on site. Providing the best practice and latest in integrated SuDS drainage systems, RAINBOX® Attenuation Solutions offer the full flexibility to create bespoke or hybrid solutions to minimise the risk to localised flooding. The RAINBOX® system includes Lite, Medium and Heavy load grades to suit almost any application. 0800 195 1212 www.jdpipes.co.uk

LONDON BUILD STAND NO C81 New Yeoman Shield products added NBS National BIM Library With a selection of products already available from the NBS National BIM Library Yeoman Shield have now added their New Guardian Handrail range to the information website. Utilizing BIM allows the client a clear understanding and visualisation of the building to be constructed, offering intelligent information on demand whilst helping to control building costs as well as giving an insight to future running costs as well. As of April this year all centrally procured public sector projects will require the implementation of BIM at Level 2. “Developed for use in public buildings such as hospitals and schools it was the sensible route to add the new Yeoman Shield Guardian Handrail range to our listing on the NBS National BIM Library. This will make comprehensive yet easily obtained 3D model information available to clients wishing to specify our products.” Explained Yeoman Shield’s Marketing Manager, Sally Moores. Yeoman Shield look forward to increasing their contribution to the NBS National BIM library but in the meantime authored products can be found by going to the NBS website or Yeoman Shield website. 0113 279 5854 www.yeomanshield.com

Racking solutions revisited Autumn 2016 sees the re-launch of Simpson-Strong-Tie’s unique racking solution for timber frame structures – new products, improved performance and increased availability. Since the launch of Strong-Portal and Strong- Wall, more than 400 timber framed homes have benefitted from increased build flexibility in terms of wider openings, yet with none of the issues surrounding racking resistance that goes with them. The updated range features the all new Steel Strong-Portal, which can be attached to adjacent timber studs with ease, the Steel Strong-Wall has been modified to give increased performance and like the Steel-Strong-Portal, can be integrated into a standard timber frame design. Steel Strong-Portal comes in two sections to create a reinforced opening up to 3.6m wide – useful for garages, patio doors for example. The Steel Strong-Wall is a single panel which can be added to a structure to reinforce the structure. Both are available as kits with all of the necessary fas- tenings and adhesives to complete the installation. The new catalogue ‘Racking Solutions for Timber Frame Buildings’ is available from Simpson Strong-Tie on request and can be downloaded from the website. 01827 155600 www.strongtie.co.uk

BIM (Revit) files now available Terraxx takes the pressure Luceco has recently launched a suite of Efficient protection and drainage for BIM Files created in Revit, covering their basements and flat roofs is offered by the high range of commercial LED luminaires. This density polyethylene Terraxx range from Delta now enables their clients to download the Membrane Systems, which is featured in a information they require to aid the design brochure from the company. The brochure process and create Building Models. shows how the two-ply sheet is a highly Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a efficient protection and drainage system, and collaborative way of working intended to increase the speed of the offers an ‘all-round’ solution for applications construction industry, using digital technologies. BIM uses product on compression-resistant substrates. Those reading the brochure will data and a three-dimensional computer model that can be used for be able to find the full specifications for the Delta Terraxx product, effective management of information throughout a project lifecycle. along with a list of accessories to make the application process easier. 01952 238 100 www.luceco.com 01992 523523 www.deltamembranes.com

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An introduction to the Topseal GRP systems…

Topseal roof represents the pinnacle applications. Our system is cold applied including, tanking, lining and gulley’s in any of GRP roofing technology, guaran- without the need for heat or flames, and pitch to vertical. Ateed to last a generation, designed to cures within an hour of installation making Topseal is BBA approved, has fire retardant last a life time. it much quicker than many other liquid properties to BS476 part 3 EXT.F.AA, is With full BBA certification and up to 40 applied systems and coatings. available in a range of colour and finish years materials and workmanship guarantee For technically challenging projects, options and is only fitted by our trained and (with Topseal DoubleTop), Topseal is the Topseal is one of the most versatile roofing approved installers. ultimate, stylish flat roofing system. and waterproofing systems available. The ease Call our industry leading technical team to The Topseal roofing system is installed of use to encapsulate or incorporate almost discuss further specification information or nationwide and has a proven pedigree as any detail has led to it being frequently visit our website. a waterproofing material with an expected specified for waterproofing difficult gutters lifespan of 100 plus years. or areas with a high level of complexity 08000 831 094 www.topseal.co.uk A Topseal roof consists of specially formulated Topseal roofing resin and topcoat cold-applied on site with our heavyweight GRP edge trims to create a bespoke, seamless roof to suit the application. Our vast knowledge and years of experience, along with our choice of high quality materials and trusted installers make us the ideal option for when you replace your flat roofing. Topseal is widely used for a variety of domestic, commercial and industrial

Kingspan OPTIM-R at the museum Over 320m2 of the Kingspan OPTIM-R Flooring System has been installed to provide outstanding thermal performance as part of a spectacular new museum in the market town of Hitchin. The Kingspan OPTIM-R Flooring System was specified for the project by Buttress Architects. Kingspan OPTIM-R panels feature a microporous core which is evacuated, encased and sealed in a thin, gas-tight envelope. This allows them to achieve thermal conductivities as low as 0.007 W/m.K, up to five times better than commonly used insulation products. 01544 387 384 www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk

Sika-Trocal checks in at Edinburgh With speed and ease of installation crucial • Suitable for homes without access to mains drainage at the conversion of an old office building • Discreet solution to on-site sewage treatment in Edinburgh into a new Premier Inn, over • 10 models in the range with a capacity up to 50pe 1,500m2 of Sika-Trocal Type S provided • CE Marked and EN 12566-3 Certified the perfect roofing solution to keep the • Uses the extended aeration method to treat sewage multi-million pound project on track. The • 96% efficiency allows a typical 3-5 year emptying interval 2mm thick Trocal S membrane was • Visually unobtrusive and odourless mechanically fixed using Sika-Trocal’s innovative laminated metal disc • 25 year warranty on GRP & 2 year warranty on the air pump system. This system sees the membrane and insulation mechanically • Deal direct with the 6,
Manufacturer fixed to the roof in a single process, ensuring a fast installation minimising components required and reducing overall project costs. 0800 731 9421 www.webuildit-ltd.co.uk 01707 394444 www.sika.co.uk

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Schöck and Thorp team up for HOOLA precast balconies

new twin tower glass-clad landmark moment, stress and shear forces. building – the 'HOOLA' – now The balconies on the HOOLA are all precast Adominates Tidal Basin Road in East in a reconstituted Portland Stone Concrete and London, gateway to the Royal Victoria Docks thermal break suppliers Schöck had to work area. The £80m development has transformed closely with specialists Thorp Precast of a brownfield site into two rippling 23 and 24 Newcastle-under-Lyme. Luke Smerdon-White, storey glass towers; offering 360 apartments Technical Director at Thorp: “The balcony with a mix of studios, one, two and detailing was complex. We had to design, three-bedroom units. The buildings are manufacture and deliver 1410 precast concrete super-insulated, with the concrete frame acting balcony sections, which than had to be cast as a heat sink – absorbing heat on warm days integrally with the in-situ concrete structure. and releasing it back into apartments when it The design and detailing coordination was requirement that the temperature factor used cools. Unsurprisingly, a critical design require- taken from the 2D consultant’s information, to indicate condensation risk (the fRsi value), ment was the avoidance of any risk of thermal which we converted into 3D Tekla modelling”. in residential buildings, must be equal to or bridging at the many concrete-to-concrete In addition to concrete-to-concrete greater than 0.75 is comfortably met by balcony connectivity points. Highly efficient capability, the Schöck Isokorb range provides incorporating the Isokorb. It also complies structural thermal breaks were required totally verifiable solutions for concrete-to-steel, with the Government Standard Assessment throughout and the preferred solution was the steel-to-steel – and even a maintenance free Procedure, SAP 2012, concerning CO2 Schöck Isokorb type K for cantilever balconies. alternative to wrapped parapets. All solutions emissions from buildings and respectively heat With its innovative HTE pressure-bearing meet full compliance with the relevant UK losses through non-repeating thermal bridges. module, the unit provides extremely high building regulations and offer BBA thermal resistance and transfers bending Certification and LABC Registration. The 01865 290 890 www.schoeck.co.uk

Senior shines light on buried treasures A. Proctor Group sponsors project After being confined to darkness for The A. Proctor Group has co-sponsored an decades, the once abandoned Waverley exciting new community project in Dalmarnock Arches in Edinburgh have been given a to work in collaboration with local children at new lease of life – and copious amounts Baltic Street Adventure Playground (BSAP) to of daylight – thanks to an ambitious construct a wikihouse in their playground. The restoration programme and new glazing timber frame building will provide the children package from Senior Architectural Systems. with an indoor play area for when the weather The once boarded up arches have been opened up by the use of restricts playing outside. Wraptite-SA airtight Senior’s extensive range of aluminium glazing solutions. Each of the membrane was donated by the A. Proctor Group to ensure that the units feature Senior’s thermally enhanced SF52 aluminium curtain wikihouse could be made weathertight and provides breathable water walling, SPW600e windows and robust SD commercial doors. resistant protection for the timber structure. [email protected] 01250 872261 www.proctorgroup.com

Guides to architectural solutions Making a ripple in Reading Advice on specifying framing and sliding One Forbury Place in Reading is a speculative solutions for architectural glazing is contained office development, owned by M&G Real within two new brochures from leading Estate, which has a particularly distinctive aluminium systems supplier Kawneer. Well- exterior, thanks to a custom solar shading and illustrated throughout, the new A4 brochures screening solution, courtesy of Levolux. As a feature a wide range of product detail drawings world-leading solar shading and screening and applications guidance as well as useful specialist, Levolux was approached to design, product selectors, product and performance data supply and install a custom solar shading solution, comprising a com- and project case studies. The 20-page framing bination of horizontal and vertical twisted fins. Based on Levolux’s systems brochure gives a complete overview of popular Infiniti Fin system, each series of horizontal Fins appears Kawneer’s entire framing systems range. continuous, extending more than 55 metres across the building. 01928 502500 www.kawneer.co.uk [email protected]

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WWW.ARCHITECTSDATAFILE.CO.UK ADF OCTOBER 2016 EXTERNAL ENVELOPE 51 Understanding underlays is the key to performance Innovation in roofing underlays has helped tackle issues in cold-pitched roofs, but specifiers should know what they see on the outside is not always what they get in terms of performance. ADF reports

he quest to achieve a truly Not all roofing underlays are ventilation-free cold pitched roof has the same Tcontinued for years across the Developed in response to the issues, there construction industry. are generally two types of technological But nowadays reputable roofing solutions which have been available to contractors and leading housing developers specifiers: vapour permeable but airtight such as Bellway, Bovis Homes and Crest solutions based on film laminated Nicholson, backed by the National House- polypropylene technology, or a vapour and Building Council (NHBC) and independent air permeable version alleviating the need industry research have come to the for additional ventilation. realisation that some underlays perform at Iain Fairnington, technical director of the an exceptional level and provide a failsafe A. Proctor Group, explains: “Roofing option without the need for additional underlays come in all manner of different ventilation. colours, but it’s what you can’t see that does most of the work – the middle layer.” Air and moisture control He adds: “While the colour of the top In response to the problems caused by the surface or underside is useful for UK’s large demand for the construction of identification, it is irrelevant in terms of cold pitched roofs and the drive towards performance. This middle layer can be increasing thermal performance likened to the same robustness as normal requirements, manufacturers have kitchen cling film, and needs the protection developed a range of solutions. of the sandwich construction to make this Fig 1. Microscopic view of air permeable One such issue is fuelled by the tendency suitable and fit for purpose in a pitched Roofshield membrane to place additional insulation above the roof.” ceiling joists which subsequently leads to an “Taking a microscopic view of the middle increased risk of condensation in the roof layer clarifies the difference between an air space. In an effort to combat this problem, permeable membrane (Fig. 1) and an the industry has developed a series of airtight underlay (Fig. 2). The difference breathable membranes designed to be between air permeability and air tightness is installed over the rafters as roof underlay in fundamental to the products performance order to allow the vapour to escape. and use.” The majority of these membranes were Fairnington highlights: “In a traditional vapour permeable but airtight, working UK cold pitched roof construction, the large rather like a weatherproof jacket. This cold void above the horizontal insulation means that despite being water resistant, requires the quick release of vapour laden such membranes did not completely prevent air that is reaching its dew point and condensation within the roof space and potentially causing damaging condensation. additional ventilation had to be introduced Roofshield is certified by the BBA and in order to allow air to circulate. accepted by the NHBC for use without Recognising this issue, about 20 years ventilation or a VCL in even these most ago A. Proctor developed a solution called demanding circumstances. This is Roofshield – a pitched roof underlay particularly advantageous in refurbishments designed to be both air and vapour where the installation of the VCL can lead permeable. to owners or tenants having to move out if

ADF OCTOBER 2016 WWW.ARCHITECTSDATAFILE.CO.UK 52 EXTERNAL ENVELOPE a non-ventilated roof strategy is adopted.” “Roofing underlays come As for airtight membranes, Fairnington explains the building physics around why in different colours, but their limited vapour permeability means condensation can still occur: “If you have a it’s what you can’t see big cold roof space and a sudden drop in temperature, you want to have air that does the work” movement.” He adds, “People assumed that Iain Fairnington because they were installing a vapour permeable membrane, they didn’t need to ventilate their roof – but in certain buildings where vapour permeable circumstances moisture levels were too high membranes were installed. or temperatures too low to allow the The study revealed the crucial finding vapour to permeate without condensing.” that when a roof was unventilated while an Fig 2. Microscopic view of airtight underlay By contrast, a high performance vapour air and vapour permeable underlay was and air permeable membrane has a far used, this would further reduce and inhibit higher degree of vapour and air the formation of condensation on the permeability and will still perform in underlay. This contributed to the NHBC conditions where airtight alternatives fail. making a statement in their Technical Extra bulletin Issue 6 that independently certified Crucial findings air and vapour permeable underlays could be used without additional ridge ventilation Between 2001 and 2004, independent in cold roofs. research on a cross-industry basis was The evidence is clear for architects, house carried out with Glasgow Caledonian builders and contractors looking for a high University. The Partners in Innovation study performance, fail-safe roof that is cost was conducted to establish a consensus on effective – some air and vapour permeable whether it was still necessary to ventilate underlays are in a class of their own.

Wallbarn Protecto-board Wallbarn Protecto-board is the ideal product for flat roofing systems and is used to protect bituminous waterproofing membranes from mechanical damage during construction, protection from other trades and against abrasion and punctures. It is installed directly onto bituminous sheet membranes, hot melt and built-up membranes to give assurance against damage. Made from recycled fibres with at least 75 per cent per cent bitumen content, it is strong, durable and will not absorb water. It is extremely versatile and can be used as a recovery board, avoiding the need to take up existing surfaces before laying a new waterproofing membrane. It can be torch bonded to compatible membranes, spot bonded or taped and is useful as either a temporary protection or a permanent part of the waterproofing system. It is lightweight and easy to handle and is suitable for vertical surfaces where it will protect the membrane from ground settlement in the case of backfill. For more information please visit the website and search for “Protecto-board”. 0208 916 2222 www.wallbarn.com

Axter showcase pioneering system FORCE DALLE at Victory Pier, Gillingham Axter is proud to provide the waterproofing for Berkeley Homes’ prestigious Victory Pier, an award winning development in Gillingham comprising one, two and three bedroom apartments overlooking the River Medway. The development provides ample amenity space with green podium areas, balconies and terraces, creating luxury waterside living. Axter specified their pioneering FORCE DALLE system, a hybrid structural waterproofing system combining the proven benefits of hot melt with advanced bituminous membrane technology. Due to its versatility, FORCE DALLE offers a range of choices for designers and can be used in all roof construction types (warm, inverted, cold), on all structural decks (concrete, metal, timber) and can be combined with all roof finishes (green, brown, blue). The system was installed by Tilbury Contracts, approved Axtershield Installer, following the key steps: Prepare, Prime and Torch. Installation is quick and simple, and the result is a robust, reliable waterproofing system that is guaranteed for a minimum of 20 years. See how good working relationships, skills and expertise made waterproofing Victory Pier a success. 01473 724056 www.axter.co.uk

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Kemperol membranes put Piccadilly Gate’s roofs back on track

hree roofs of one of Manchester’s roof surface, Castle Contractors applied a most iconic office buildings have primer before applying the resin in a single Tbeen refurbished with an overlay wet-on-wet process in which the resin is first of Kemperol liquid membranes from applied to the substrate; reinforcement fleece Kemper System. is then laid directly on to the wet resin, Piccadilly Gate is home to various immediately followed by more resin on top. Government departments including Education, This ensures complete saturation of the Ofsted and Highways England. reinforcement fleece. Once cured, the resin The 125,000sqft building adjacent to forms a seamless, elastomeric waterproof Manchester Piccadilly Station was refurbished membrane that cannot delaminate, is UV in a £25 million BREEAM ‘Excellent’ scheme stable and bonds directly to the substrate. in 2010. Issues with the integrity of the roof For the green roof on level three, Castle had continually plagued the building with Roofing carried out the refurbishment in two leaks, resulting in unsightly staining to the 2K-PUR as the most appropriate solution for sections, removing half the green roof medium suspended ceilings within. Consequently, the the level ten roof. and installing Kemperol V210 onto to the decision was taken to overlay the existing The level four roof is above the building’s existing surface as an overlay before replacing single ply roofing membranes on levels ten, record-breaking extra-long escalators and it and lifting the second section so that the new four and three with a cold-applied liquid leaks from two water outlets had caused roofing membrane could be installed. system from Kemper System. staining of the suspended ceiling. This roof was The second section was then re-instated, Roofing contractor, Castle Roofing, was also refurbished as an overlay system, using completing the programme. appointed to carry out the works and selected Kemper System’s Kemperol V210. Kemper System’s solvent-free Kemperol Having cleaned and prepared the existing 01925 445532 www.kempersystem.co.uk

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Flat roof manufacturer Bauder extends BIM library

ollowing the arrival of the UK NBS’ 2016 National BIM Report is by far with all the necessary technical support government’s BIM mandate back in the most popular tool used for producing and resources. FApril, which requires all centrally drawings. In order to ensure that your BIM Bauder’s Technical Director Nigel Blacklock procured public sector building projects to be object meets the exact requirements of your commented: “A lot of the ideals that BIM is BIM Level 2 compliant, flat roof manufacturer building you will need to register your project based upon, such as promoting the use of Bauder has extended its BIM offering with with Bauder, who can in turn provide you quality, long-lasting materials that deliver the creation of 19 new waterproofing system life-time value and getting things done objects that are available now for free properly first time on a project, align with download on its website. our own principals as a market-leading The launch of Bauder’s new generic BIM manufacturer of flat roofing products. As a models means its comprehensive library now result, we will continue to invest our time and includes objects for its bituminous, single ply, resources into BIM in order to extend our cold liquid applied, hot melt and green roof offering, as we see it as an integral part of the system options, which can easily be dropped future of the built environment both in the into 3D models and plans. This allows public and private sector.” architects, designers, specifiers and contractors For more information on BIM and to to easily access and share all of the object download your free objects now please visit information needed at the concept and design the website. stage of a project. All of these BIM objects are 01473 257671 www.bauder.co.uk available in Revit format, which according to

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Rolled Lead Sheet manual launched Sto helps create new Premier Inn The Lead Sheet Association has launched a newly The use of an eye-catching rainscreen facade updated version of its Rolled Lead Sheet solution from Sto has created the focal point Manual – the biggest revamp in recent years. The for a major new £12 million refurbishment 2016 edition contains many improved drawings, project in London. StoVentec glass was used a better layout and clearer tables to ensure all to remodel the exterior of a disused 1960s users get the best out of Rolled Lead Sheet. There office building, which was converted into a is also a new ventilation section – ensuring you 163-room Premier Inn hotel in the largest glass rainscreen project that get the ventilation correct in a range of circum- Sto has ever completed in the UK. StoVentec Glass provides many stances. The new Manual is available online as an different benefits. Apart from the ability to create this type of bespoke e-Book and also as a printed copy. The printed version is £45 plus glass panel finish and bring design ideas to life, it creates a ventilated postage and packing with free online access. The online version is £35. cavity, while also delivering highly efficient insulation performance. [email protected] 0141 892 8000 www.sto.de

Knauf’s Regal receives planning assent Green VMZINC for Cotswold Dutch barn Proposing the Regal range of colours – The Dutch Barn at Mill Farm, Ewen is developed by Knauf for its Presto render an exciting Cotswold Revival scheme range – has enabled Cavanna Homes to combining a blend of rural architecture and work closely with South Hams District efficient, eco-friendly design. Daniel Council’s planning department to achieve a Stewart Architectural Services specified pleasing external aesthetic at its Origins a curved roof to follow the building’s development, set in the heart of Devon. Developed to simplify what original contours with a VMZINC single can be a difficult design decision, the Regal range is restricted to 16 and double lock standing seam system in PIGMENTO Green. In colours that are most readily accepted by most UK planners. Resulting addition to high insulation, triple-glazing and an air source heat pump from extensive research and development, Presto offers a scratch the property also boasts its own private metered supply of freshly render specifically devised for the UK climate and housing stock. filtered spring water pumped into an underground water tank. 01795 424499 www.knauf.co.uk 01992 822288 www.vmzinc.co.uk

New residential building gets treatment SoffitLiner with mechanical fixings Sheffield-based architectural panel SoffitLiner, the weather-resistant panel range manufacturer Panel Systems has supplied that is designed to insulate an exposed concrete Trespa-faced insulated panels to a new soffit, is now available from Panel Systems as development of apartments for charity, St a complete package with mechanical fixings Wildfrid’s, which supports homeless, supplied, if required. The company responded vulnerable and socially excluded adults. to demand from contractors for a complete The three storey development close to Sheffield city centre comprises solution, which includes the insulated panel, 20 self-contained flats, with 60m2 of Elegant Oak woodgrain Trespa produced to standard or bespoke sizes and the accompanying fixings. panels supplied by Panel Systems to integrate with its aluminium The SoffitLiner range comprises three products, all of which are glazing system. Panel Systems manufactured the panels with a rigid manufactured from 6mm Class ‘0’ fibre cement facing board that is insulated core, providing a high level of insulation for the building. factory bonded to high-performance insulation. [email protected] [email protected]

Western Red Cedar Trim Boards help to create a architectural home… Western Red Cedar Trim Boards have always been immensely popular with Landscapers and Garden Designers building stunning slatted screen fences however they are a perfect option for cladding purposes two. The crisp, clean lines and warm colour tones of Cedar make this product blend in beautifully with natural surroundings as well as contrasting nicely with man-made materials such as slate, render and glass panels. Etc Urban recently completed a residential project in Southwest London that transformed an out-dated and un-renovated 1970s bungalow into a visually striking 21st century home. Silva Timber’s Western Red Cedar 19 x 38mm Trim Boards were used extensively on the exterior of the property. By using Western Red Cedar rather than a man made material, the home was given much warmth and character. The defined horizontal lines give the structure a strong urban presence. The versatility of Western Red Cedar is demonstrated in this project; being used for cladding, fencing as well as a custom built gate. 01514 953111 www.silvatimber.co.uk

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Living in former warehouses

lairderry Road forms part of an urban block defined by four local Streatham is considered to be one of London’s most culturally diverse roads. To the east, the character is of mixed use buildings suburbs, attracting people from all walks of life. The architectural Bincluding residential, local retail, offices and shops and services combination of traditional and modern materials is a true reflection of located along the length of Streatham Hill. The previous use of the site the masterplan chosen for the district. as warehousing was not appropriate in this location. The buildings were of poor quality and did not sit comfortably, particularly with the Paul Herbert, Specification Manager 07584 680263 residential buildings to the west. Richard Geater, Sales Manager 07584 680262 The complex is a pre-dominantly residential development rising to www.alucobond.com six storeys on a semi-derelict site to the west of Streatham Hill, which provides residential dwellings and commercial floor-space. The development forms a key part of the regeneration master plan for Streatham District Centre. The modern complex offers just 11 stylish one, two and three-bedroom apartments in a vibrant new community. Epitomising urban living in a dynamic south London location, the complex combines the traditional yellow brickwork with ALUCOBOND® naturAL Zinc.

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Direct or diffused – the importance of asking your client what kind of daylighting they require Mark Winstanley, National Specication Manager at Hambleside Danelaw

he role of natural daylight in the energy efficient operation of the percentage of light transmission, lots of Architects were telling me buildings has been the subject of much discussion for years. Most at these sessions that they cover this in their specifications already. And, TSpecifiers apply a ‘rule of thumb’, 10 per cent or 15 per cent of to a certain extent, that’s fine but in terms of the quality of illumination floor area, that’s been accepted wisdom throughout their careers, but levels within the building, however, it misses the key point. The really does that still stand up to scrutiny? More recently, and particularly with important thing is not how much light is allowed through an opening, the advent of more sophisticated building modelling systems like IES, it is how it is distributed when it’s delivered into the building” the industry has begun to focus more on the quality and type of light Those of you in the know on this subject are aware that this is not rather than the simple percentage. particularly new in the field of rooflight performance and daylight When Mark Winstanley, National Specification Manager for planning. The question is: Why is it so important now? Hambleside Danelaw decided to transfer his 25 years of experience in Winstanley believes a clearer understanding of this question is roofing and cladding to the field of rooflights, he was surprised at the required to comply with increasingly sophisticated performance and specification process for Industrial rooflights: environmental targets “Looking at this element of a roof to some extent with ‘new eyes’ it BS5427:2016 “Code of Practice for the use of Profiled Sheet for Roof has amazed me that the most basic question often isn’t asked. So conse- and Wall Cladding on Buildings” makes specific mention of the value quently a pivotal performance requirement frequently isn’t mentioned.” of diffused, rather than direct light:- Armed with a bank of data from a physical testing regime at the National Physical Laboratory, Winstanley spoke to Architects, ME, Looking at this element of a roof to some SBEM and BREEAM consultants about the complexities of the perform- ance of rooflights. He aimed to explain how the key performance criteria extent with ‘new eyes’ it has amazed of light transmission, g-value, U-value, non-fragility and embodied me that the most basic question often carbon interact and combine to produce the optimum rooflight specification for the client. The surprise was that almost every specifier isn’t asked Winstanley spoke to simply assumed that they would automatically be getting evenly distributed uniform internal illumination. “Rooflight layout and area should be designed to provide the best “Most people asked ‘why would I want anything else?’ but generally internal illumination levels.” – and certainly in industrial buildings - this assumption is not reflected “The distribution of daylight within a building should also ensure in the final performance specification. It struck me that many specifiers that there are no dark areas and no direct solar glare; use of diffusing were simply not clear on how to specify the uniformly distributed rather than transparent rooflights is recommended for this reason.” daylight they expect to see in their completed project.” Designers understand that the most important function of a rooflight is to let daylight into a building, but they are assuming that this automatically gives them evenly distributed uniform light. It doesn’t. If they want diffused light – and after all, in Mark Winstanley’s experience, that is what they expect - then they need to clearly specify it. The benefits of daylight are well established, but another key consideration is the visual comfort of building occupants. “In these days of system guarantees, it’s important to ensure that manufacturers respect your wishes rather than offer a product that may meet or even exceed the light transmission requirement but fails to deliver an evenly distributed uniform light. Equally, if the requirement is for direct pools of light with glare, dark areas and shadow then specify a transparent rooflight that delivers direct light. direct light diffused light This isn’t a case of the world according to Hambleside Danelaw, if it was I’d be talking about our unique low embodied carbon solutions. It’s Keen to understand why this should be the case, Winstanley much more basic than that; this relates to the material the rooflights are concluded that some rooflight manufacturers themselves are partly to made from. GRP offers diffused evenly distributed uniform light in its blame for the lack of understanding. He found that the industry focus basic form. Its use as a daylight solution automatically contributes to on simply showing light transmission percentages offered by different designing out glare at no additional cost. types of rooflights can divert attention away from a much more It’s a simple specification point, but it’s often missed – ask your clients important issue – the quality of the light delivered into the building. what kind of internal illumination they want, direct or diffused, and “Percentage seemed to be the main point of discussion for clients, then specify it! Don’t let someone else make that decision for you.” Specifiers and manufacturers. In our own CPD Seminar ‘Low Carbon GRP Daylight Solutions for the Metal Building Envelope’ we talk about 01327 701900 www.hambleside-danelaw.co.uk

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Providing students with a clear vision

EZE UK has given Tyneside students a which provided such excellent facilities for brand new outlook on life – by young people. Gsupplying more than 100 windows “It is imperative that the functionality and systems for a new state-of-the-art science and safety of window systems are a high priority technology centre. and the OL Line provides the versatility needed The STEM – Science, Technology, in just this situation.” Engineering and Maths – building is part of a The STEM building was the first school £14.5 million redevelopment of the Thorp development in a batch of seven schools in the Academy, in Ryton. North East to be completed by Sir Robert The standalone development – one of five McAlpine. The construction company won buildings on the campus, houses 11 science the contract which was funded by the labs, 11 maths and two ICT rooms as well as Government’s Priority Schools Building two seminar rooms and a dining room to a window arrangement that incorporates key Programme. The windows within all the cater for the whole school. There are also new safety features for use in schools. schools share the same design DNA and have engineering and technology rooms, a OL Line systems with winding openers were the same configuration. construction area where building and related fitted to all of the top opening sections of all The STEM building has an engineering suite trades are taught, two food technology rooms windows throughout the three-storey which has been equipped with more than and a textile room. building. These were positioned over a fixed £30,000 worth of CNC milling machinery pro- With such a practical learning environment, middle section and a bottom opener with vided by a local charity trust, The Reece it was vital that the building benefited from manual handles. Foundation, that promotes local engineering optimum natural light and ventilation. This is Kaz Spiewakowski, managing director of and manufacturing in the region. why GEZE’s OL Line openers and operators GEZE UK, said that he was proud that GEZE were specified – to maximise functionality with products were used within a development 01543 443000 www.geze.co.uk

Best thing since sliced bread Replacement aluminium windows A historic flour mill in Ramsgate has for period and new homes been transformed into luxury apartments with Crittall Windows meeting the strict requirements of local planners. The building was designed by EW Pugin. The structure survived heavy bombing in the locality during WWII and there are still air raid tunnels situated beneath the mill, provided as protection for its workers. When a redevelopment of the site – combining restoration of the old with adjacent new build – was mooted local planners were keen to protect the historic nature of the original structures. 01376 530800 www.crittall-windows.co.uk

The Conservation Range Senior secures largest PURe® order * ‹ Single or dual RAL colours ‹ A-rated LULYN`LMÄJPLUJ` Senior Architectural Systems has secured its ‹ Fit into timber or direct to stone ‹UK manufactured largest order to date for its thermally efficient PURe aluminium window system after being selected by main contractor John Sisk & Son and fabricator Elite Aluminium Systems to deliver the full For expert advice call 0800 731 4294 fenestration package as part of a £1.8m www.thwc.co.uk contract for a major new residential scheme in Manchester. Senior’s ® Showrooms at: Sevenoaks Dorking Beaconsfield Loughton patented PURe aluminium windows, which offer some of the lowest U-values available on the UK market, will become a key feature of developer Manchester Life’s latest phase of 302 new rental homes.

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Tried, tested and trusted fire protection for Timber Timber continues to be an adaptable, sustainable and high performance choice for new cladding projects and industrially applied fire retardant impregnation treatments provide real protection assurance in the event of a fire. The treated timber will be able to withstand fire attack for longer, allowing more time to escape to safety and for fire services to attend, giving specifiers and building occupants real assurance and peace of mind. Lonza Wood Protection offers a choice of tried, tested and trusted fire retardant impregnation treatments – DRICON for interior cladding applications and NON-COM Exterior for exterior cladding projects. These proven treatments are used on a wide range of new projects every year in the UK. DRICON is backed by extensive independent certification and is the only BBA certified fire retardant treatment for timber. In addition, it holds Wood Protection Association (WPA) Approved status. NON-COM Exterior is the only fire retardant impregnation treatment accepted by the NHBC for exterior timber cladding. The treatment is also a WPA Approved status product. 01977 714000 www.lonzafiretreatments.eu

Kingspan to receive Green Guide rating Kingspan Insulation achieves BES 6001 Kingspan Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation Kingspan Insulation is once again taking the has become the first system to be evaluated lead on responsible business practices as its under the BRE’s new Green Guide ratings TEK and OPTIM-R product ranges became table and methodology for pipe insulation. the first in their respective classes to achieve The new approach has been specifically ‘Very Good’ BES 6001: Responsible Sourcing designed to provide a more accurate of Construction Products certification. The assessment of the environmental impact of pipe insulation in-situ. The certificate covers all Kingspan OPTIM-R products manufactured at Kingspan Kooltherm FM Pipe Insulation system products received the Herefordshire site and Kingspan TEK panels produced at the highest possible summary ratings of between A and A+. The new facility in North Yorkshire. During the certification process, BRE methodology means pipe insulation can no longer be assessed against Global also confirmed that the Kingspan Kooltherm, KoolDuct and the Green Guide ratings table for flat board insulation. Therma product ranges have retained their ‘Excellent’ ratings. 01544 388 601 www.kingspanindustrialinsulation.com 01544 387 384 www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk

Docherty delivers the very best burners A wood burning stove can be a great focal www.apolloradiators.co.uk point in your home, creating a warm, cosy atmosphere. Regardless of whether the house is heated by district heating or its own heating system, a stove is a good supplement which is also a fully independent heat source. With Docherty’s wood burning stoves it’s never been easier to bring the cosy feel of the fire into your home. Our comprehensive selection of wood burning stoves feature innovative, elegant design using the highest quality components. [email protected]

AET adds energy saving heat meters Leading provider of Under Floor Air Conditioning systems, AET announce an monza aluminium column radiator exclusive distribution deal with Italian based DAE Energia and introduce their latest energy Ideal for low temperature renewable systems saving product range featuring heat metering Ideal for high pressure systems solutions for residential and commercial The latest patented european technology applications. The range consists of single and twin plated, wall or floor mounted units with associated controls. Of A unique aluminium radiator design particular interest is the SND Ultrasonic Heat Meter for heating and Half the weight of steel cooling measurement in residential applications. The unit adopts the 82 vertical and horizontal sizes latest technology to guarantee high quality and long term stability. Delivered within 3 working days 01342 310400 www.aetenergy.co.uk

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Demand-controlled ventilation by Renson®

or several years, Renson has been proper flow rate in each room. This automatic developing very successful ventilation calibration also leads to significant time Fsystems. Its demand-controlled savings, as installation takes only a couple of ventilation system with the Healthbox® minutes. ensures the house is optimally ventilated, according to the resident’s activities. This Renson in Maidstone: strong in ventilation system really can help homes customised solutions reduce their energy consumption whilst Renson is a trendsetter in ventilation, solar creating a healthy indoor environment. shading and terrace covers. Since 1909 the Renson’s demand-controlled ventilation company has developed and manufactured system combines the constant supply of fresh innovative products and solutions, which air through self-regulating vents and the improve the living conditions of people and at extraction on-demand of polluted air thanks the same time cut energy costs – Creating to the central extraction unit Healthbox®. healthy spaces! Dynamic sensors measure the extraction air 24 From its UK-based production facility in hours a day on CO2 or humidity and/or VOCs Maidstone, this company provides standard and adapt the ventilation level to the needs of the kitchen, bathroom, toilet or any other as well as customised solutions to the the residents in an intelligent way. In this room where the polluted air is extracted, the construction market and offers architects, way, the system makes a healthy indoor user only sees an aluminium design vent. The specifiers, developers, fabricators and installers environment possible. fan is calibrated fully automatically and a wide range of innovative systems. Our regulates itself so as to achieve the exact product ranges include window ventilators, Operate without errors extraction capacity for each room. This avoids louvres and continuous louvre systems. The Healthbox® is installed in an unused the risk of adjustment errors, thereby ensuring corner in the attic or in a technical room. In a properly working ventilation system with a 01622 754123 www.rensonuk.net

Introducing the new Purevision range Following the successful launch of the Purevision™ multi-fuel stove range in 2014 Charlton and Jenrick our very pleased to Solarport Systems have developed a range of attractive and practical Solar Carports of announce the launch of their new Classic modular design to suit installations from a range of stoves. The Classic Purevision™ single car parking space through to large multi space carparks. Our simple but elegant Multi-fuel stoves have all the features designs are an asset to any development of the current range making them ultra- giving attractive and practical shelter from the elements whilst offering the ability to generate efficient and designed to easily pass the strict Eco Design 2022 power for self use or export. EV charging regulations that will ensure all stoves sold are clean, efficient and points can be added to the installation and environmentally friendly. The Classic version offers a more traditional combined with battery storage can offer totally green and practically free motoring. We can look to the current modern looking Purevision™. also advise on BIPV. [email protected]

Architects Datafile website The Architects Datafile (ADF) website is an online provider of past and present products and news items for the architect or specifier. architectsdatafile.co.uk is a one-stop source for all the latest press releases providing any visitor with access to information about products and services that they may require. From the website, you can find links to digital issues that have live links to advertisers’ sites, as well as daily email Contact us today on 01308 863002, email [email protected] alerts to keep you as informed as possible. or visit www.solarportsystems.com to find out more www.architectsdatafile.co.uk

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Wall to wall inspiration with MATCH Rarely can we say that a new product, changes the face of interior design for professionals in the commercial world. However with MATCH, that statement is entirely true. This new designer panel NEW range from Vicaima removes the limitations experienced with more commonly used decorative finishes and allows limitless design possi- bilities with multiple applications ranging from wall panels to furni- CRL CUSTOM ture. MATCH is a revolutionary decorative panel that uses innovative BI-FOLD H2P technology and advanced production processes to create tailor- made graphic or pictorial solutions directly onto veneered and other SLIDING DOORS base layers. In this way a collection of decor elements can be brought together to create synergy to a theme or chosen style. The combination An excellent way to divide interior spaces between the composition of the product and the advanced manufac- while maintaining a feeling of openess turing technology used with the surface materials, allows Vicaima to achieve unparalleled results. These new MATCH panels have been designed to provide a flexible answer to a broad scope of commercial project requirements. 01793 532333 www.vicaima.co.uk

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WWW.ARCHITECTSDATAFILE.CO.UK ADF OCTOBER 2016 INTERIORS 67 The smart approach to MVHR MVHR is widely specified to deliver internal air quality required in increasingly airtight new dwellings, however as John Kelly at Airflow Developments explains, the next step to efficiency is to integrate smart, internet-capable systems

ressure for all new buildings to be low this technology can achieve upwards of 90 energy, plus the requirement for more per cent thermal efficiency. Paffordable living developments as well as low-cost eco homes – allied to an Smart control increased desire from homeowners to be It has been estimated that 41 per cent of UK greener and reduce energy bills – is driving homeowners currently have some greater insulation and increasingly hermetic form of connected technology installed in sealing of buildings. their home; by 2020 it is predicted every Whether a building is earmarked for household will contain an average of 10 domestic private housing or social housing, connected devices. architects will be focused on the need This, plus homeowners becoming more to provide effective ventilation to energy aware means that smart ventilation counteract reduced air infiltration rates. systems capable of allowing real-time This is because a sealed building is monitoring and control of indoor air more susceptible to damp, mould and environments via a computer or portable condensation, especially in areas such as device – at home or on the move – are kitchens and bathrooms where higher levels becoming a wise specification choice. of heat and moisture are generated through The integration of smart ventilation activities such as cooking and bathing. can help homeowners reduce energy Without effective ventilation the building consumption and maximise indoor air fabric can deteriorate leading to costly and quality. Units designed with different profiles time-consuming repair work. It can also to choose from offer users the ability to pose potentially serious health problems for program the units according to their homeowners. We spend more than 90 per personal routines and preferences. Setting cent of our time indoors and when you ventilation to ‘Away’ during workdays will consider the average adult requires 15,000 ensure the unit recognises the decreased litres of clean air every day, you begin to see levels of CO2 and avoid unnecessary heat how crucial effective ventilation solutions recovery and ventilation into the premises – Smart ventilation can help homeowners are to extract stale and polluted air and reducing energy costs and wastage. reduce energy consumption and maximise providing fresh, healthy air to occupants. Some smart MVHR units also have the indoor air quality Mechanical Ventilation with Heat option to install two external switches. This Recovery (MVHR) is a solution to the allows one switch to be set to ‘Boost’ profile problem, continuously preheating the within a kitchen or bathroom to accommo- incoming cool supply air using heat from date for fluctuating indoor atmospheres, outgoing exhaust air. Heat which would and another can be programmed to alter- otherwise be expelled is therefore put to use, nate between ‘Home’ and ‘Away’ profiles – thanks to a heat exchanger. In some cases, saving energy simultaneously. Architects should also expect internet- capable MVHR systems to be designed with We spend more than 90 an integrated humidity sensor that monitors per cent of our time the humidity level of the dwelling and auto- matically adjusts the ventilation to an indoors and the average optimal level. adult requires 15,000 Specifying a unit that incorporates frost protection so the unit does not freeze in the litres of clean air every day winter, and a 100 per cent effective summer

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bypass mechanism so that the dwelling does always seek advice from reputable not overheat during the summer, are also manufacturers to help specify the most essential features. It is advisable to choose a effective solution. Specialist firms will ventilation system that includes a 100 per be able to examine the size and type cent effective bypass mechanism to ensure of the building and look at where an the MVHR unit reduces solar gain by guar- architect is planning to have ventilation anteeing that the supply air is never warmed installed to suggest how each dwelling can unnecessarily by the hot extract air passing optimise air quality – and which system through the heat recovery core. will ensure the right rate of air extraction As our buildings become increasingly per room. tightly sealed and properly insulated it is Effective control of the chosen only reasonable to assert that noise from the ventilation system is an absolute PICTURED outside will permeate less. This means the prerequisite for an energy efficient dwelling. MVHR unit supplying fresh air and extracting exhaust air noise output of ventilation systems will Without controls that are correctly set become more noticeable to clients. up (as well as understood and used by Therefore it is also important to specify end-users) maximum efficiency can ventilation units that incorporate low never be achieved. Giving homeowners energy/noise EC fans and a thick insulation the ease and accessibility to simply casing to significantly decrease noise levels. register their smart ventilation unit to High-performance ducting can also help the Cloud and control air flow settings reduce noise by up to 29 dB and ensure zero via a computer, mobile or fixed controller is leakage of incoming and outgoing air. one route to success. Not only will this mitigate energy wastage and improve Advice for architects air quality – but also help contribute to Those responsible for planning ventilation a better quality of life. in any building and wishing to take advantage of the latest energy recovery John Kelly is marketing manager at Airflow and interactive technology should Developments

Over 18 years of experience A well-managed ventilation system helps avoid mould formation on walls and ensures that you, your family, friends or colleagues breathe cleaner, fresher air. There are three popular types of ventilation technologies, heat recovery systems, positive input ventilation and extract ventilation. With over 18 years of professional experience in the trade, ESS Ventilation is a reputable provider of ventilation systems, and can offer excellent solutions for mould and condensation removal as well. We serve South London and the South East. [email protected] Luceco lights The Central Mall The Central Mall is one of the major shopping destinations in Khalifa Colour flooring for creative interiors City, Abu Dhabi. Luceco supplied a full LED lighting solution package for the project, the main product was the LED Indus linkable high Polyflor has recently announced the launch of output linear luminaire, offering 50,000 hours of maintenance free Bloc PUR, a vibrant collection of solid colour operation. The Hypermarket and branded showrooms at The Central sheet flooring in a broad spectrum of 16 enticing Mall will be the first Shopping Mall in Abu Dhabi to be fully equipped colours. Designed to provide either a subtle with LED lighting, providing significant operational benefits including backdrop or a bold, modern statement in the reduced carbon emissions and operational costs, improved energy effi- retail, leisure and commercial sectors, Bloc PUR ciency and no maintenance requirements. The contract to supply The is a high performance heterogeneous sheet floor- Central Mall in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi confirms Luceco’s position covering with a textured matt finish. Developed as a leading LED lighting solutions supplier in the UAE, as well as after feedback from the marketplace revealed a desire for a much representing a milestone as the first Shopping Mall in Abu Dhabi to sought after plain decoration flooring, Bloc features an innovative, be fully equipped with LED lighting technology. fully pigmented, homogeneous 0.7mm wear layer of pure colour. 01952 238 100 www.luceco.com 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

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Reeve Wood is stepping up Automating the welding process Another step in the right direction, Reeve Wood The process of heat welding for vinyl floor coverings can match floors, doors and of course stairs, to has been used for many years and is considered a create consistency through any scheme. Reeve’s crucial factor in the durability and longevity of the bespoke flooring products don’t stop at ground flooring surface. However, welding will only benefit level, completing your scheme with stairs. Some of vinyl floor coverings if carried out properly. A the projects Reeve Wood have worked on have common reason for seam failure is improper matched each staircase perfectly with the floors workmanship. A solution is the MINIFLOOR from are available on the company website. Reeve Welwyn Tool Group which is a highly innovative drive unit which Wood’s friends at Pure Collection are laying Oak converts an existing hand welder into an automatic welding machine. Chevron Parquet at their new store in Shrewsbury, while in the By doing so it increases the performance of the welding project with Philippines Kurt Geiger are laying Bandsawn Oak. a higher welding speed and a more consistent weld finish. 01553 776 835 www.reevewood.com [email protected]

Aspecta announces new UK partnership Polyflor’s Forest fx is perfect for paws Global LVT specialist ASPECTA has a new High performance wood effect sheet vinyl UK distributor – Chroma Global Flooring flooring from Polyflor’s Forest fx PUR Solutions, who will now be adding ASPECTA’s collection was recently chosen to help create three ranges of LVT to its portfolio. The inno- a stylish interior for pampered pets at vative, modular multilayer ASPECTA TEN Glamour Pooch Dog Spa and Day Care in followed on from the expansive ASPECTA Freckleton. The concept for this retail interior FIVE. These two collections will shortly be joined by the aesthetically was created by Beverley Wood Design, a stunning ASPECTA ONE. All three were created by an internationally creative consultancy service based in Lytham St renowned design team and feature highly engineered products. The Anne’s. Forest fx PUR vinyl flooring in the whole portfolio is extremely durable and easy to maintain, and is Rustic Oak shade was installed by the client’s flooring contractors consequently ideal for all built environments with high footfall. in the reception and dog grooming areas. 020 7251 6996 www.chroma.im 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

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French flair… Saniflo extends Kinedo Moonlight range Tarare lies just 35km from Lyon in the south Saniflo has further extended its range of prestigious eastern corner of France. It’s where Gerflor Kinedo shower cubicles to include a quadrant manufacture their Tarasafe range of vinyl version of its popular model, Moonlight. Previously safety flooring. The factory sits in 20 only available as a corner unit, the extremely ver- hectares which houses the production facil- satile design can be fitted with any shower, allowing ity and the holding areas for stock. Tarasafe for complete customisation and integration into is a hugely popular choice for a host of environments; education, any bathroom, whether traditional or contempo- healthcare, leisure, hospitality, housing and in any applications that rary. With its understated elegance and neutral require slip resistance to be maintained. The manufacturing process styling, the Moonlight features a brushed aluminium effect panel that for Tarasafe safety flooring in Tarare is born out of years of research can be easily drilled for any fixings. The sleek shower cubicle is easy and product adjustment to offer a product that delivers on all fronts. to install and maintain, available in one size of 900mm x 900mm. 01926 622600 www.gerflor.co.uk 020 8842 0033 www.saniflo.co.uk

Polyflor launches Camaro collection Bathroom solutions from Taplanes Ltd Polyflor, a UK's commercial and residential vinyl Taplanes Ltd provide pre-fabricated Shower flooring specialist, is proud to announce the cubicle and bathroom pod solutions to a launch of the brand new Camaro PUR luxury variety of end users throughout the UK. With vinyl tile collection designed for the home. The a strong client base including Universities, updated Camaro domestic flooring range includes Schools, Housing Associations and Hotels, 30 stunning, authentically reproduced wood and Taplanes pre-formed shower enclosures over- stone effects which live up to the level of beautiful come the inherent problems associated with design and high performance that flooring contractors and customers conventional bathroom areas. The pre-fabri- alike have come to expect from the Camaro brand. Polyflor’s cated structure provides many advantages experienced product designers have hand selected a collection of 18 over traditional building methods delivering wood designs and 12 stone effects for the new Camaro collection. significant long-term benefits. 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com [email protected]

Dolphin launches Clerkenwell showroom Dolphin Solutions, a leading washroom products provider, has opened the doors to its new Clerkenwell showroom. This latest studio showcases Dolphin’s multiple ranges Safetytread - pioneers in a stylish and inspiring environment, providing visitors with insights into of anti-slip stairnosings complementary products and their capabilities. With products ranging from the durable Excel range, which is manufactured at the company’s Bodiam site, to the behind Safetytread products are a range of bespoke, premium, high quality anti-slip mirror Alavo system, Dolphin’s innovative washroom solutions make stair nosings manufactured in the UK. the company a supplier of choice for many architects. Safetytread is environmentally friendly 01424 202224 www.dolphinsolutions.co.uk and provides a more economical solution than cheaper plastic materials. The treads will add excellent slip resistance to any staircase (internal or external); can Alto FENIX provides fashionable finish be tailor-made to fit the exact dimensions of a stair tread and are Washroom Washroom’s innovative new Alto available in a wide range of colours. FENIX toilet cubicles have been used to We will meet your stair nosing create a striking design statement for a requirements with a tailormade, bespoke leading fashion retailer’s new regional office. solution, filled in your desired colour. Washroom’s new Alto FENIXcubicles form a central part of the washroom design by providing a unique super matt surface. Manufactured from FENIX NTM using the latest nanotechnology, the Alto FENIX toilet cubicle is soft to touch, thermally self-healing, scratch resistant, hydro repel- For more information please lent and has enhanced anti-bacterial properties, making it ideal for visit www.safety-tread.co.uk washrooms where a luxury, high performance finish is required. or call us on 01202 625596. [email protected]

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Laidlaw unlocks the door to design ROCKFON’s strength and resilience For high performance and innovative ROCKFON were appointed to provide design for multiple settings, the renowned acoustic ceiling solutions for a major Orbis series from Laidlaw Architectural refurbishment programme for the British Ironmongery provides the ideal solution. Army Reserve. ROCKFON outperformed Now relaunched, renamed, and supple- its competitors on both aesthetics and mented with new products, the popular acoustic performance. The ROCKFON Orbis collection offers the same superlative Blanka® dB42 ceiling was chosen to provide outstanding acoustic quality that customers expect. The collection includes a wide range control in the drill hall. The hall’s original interior was fitted with of handles, locks and closers. And to assure safety and performance, highly reverberant hard surfaces, which created an uncomfortable every element is tested to the latest BS EN standards. Orbis 500 is acoustic environment for the reservists. ROCKFON Blanka dB42 ideally suited to the contract market. ceiling tiles are 40mm thick and offer Class A sound absorption. 01902 600400 www.laidlaw.co.uk 0208 222 7457 www.rockfon.co.uk

neaco featured at winning scheme Great new colours from Yeoman Shield neaco’s contemporary balustrade has To celebrate their 50th anniversary contributed to an award-wining Yeoman Shield has added 14 brilliant development at the new Barker’s Furniture shades to its colour palette, giving you Store in Northallerton. Designed by even greater choice! Reflecting changes in SP&Architects, the store won Best modern design, the extra on-trend colours commercial building/scheme in the North ensure your decor up-to-date. Now there & East Yorkshire region at Local Authority Building Control (LABC) are 48 colours to choose from, so whether Building Excellence Awards 2016. Nigel Peacock of SP&Architects its’ education, healthcare, industry, leisure or retail, Yeoman Shield said: “We are very pleased with the excellent aesthetic of neaco’s have a comprehensive spectrum of colours to match your needs. All balustrade which contributed significantly to the urban industrial colours are offered in our standard finishes and can be selected for themed interior design.” any of Yeoman Shield’s protection products. [email protected] 0113 279 5854 www.yeomanshield.com

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n 2005 a 20-hour fire destroyed large parts of Elmau Castle near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany. The fire was so severe that four Imillion litres of water were used to put out the flames. However thanks to the efforts of the owners, the luxury hotel was rebuilt in time for the G7 summit to show it in all its glory – as well as the completion of the new Elmau Castle Retreat. Gutjahr System Technology for external tiling, now available from BAL – the UK’s market-leader in full tiling solution – played a vital role in protecting the balconies and terraces of both hotels. On 7 and 8 June 2015 when David Cameron, Angela Merkel, Barack Obama and the other leaders of the seven leading industrial nations strolled around Elmau Castle, memories of the great fire had long been forgotten as the castle emerged like a Phoenix from the ashes. Following the fire, castle owner Dietmar Muller-Elmau invested around €40million to rebuild the listed building. Together with architect transitions between interior and exterior tiling should be at least Christoph Sattler, a cousin of Mr Muller-Elmau and grandson of the 150mm, to prevent water running behind the seal and entering the original builder of 1914, and a team of other architects and designers, a interior. However due to the architectural approach of the luxury hotel, concept was developed for a modern spa hotel within the ancient walls. this was impractical, requiring a solution only Gutjahr could fulfil. The result was a modern, five-star superior luxury. It is now one of the With special drain grates made of stainless steel, transitions were “Leading Hotels of the World”. reduced to a more convenient 50mm, while still meeting building In March 2015, the additional Elmau Castle Retreat was opened regulations and at the same time ensuring interiors are kept dry. Thanks 150m west of the castle hidden in the hillside. From the balconies and to the AquaDrain drain grates, water is captured at the transitions and terraces of the new building, the politicians of the G7 summit were pre- directed into the attached surface drainage mat and away from the sented with a breath-taking view of the nearby Wetterstein Mountains. balcony or terrace. AquaDrain drain grates are extremely flexible being height adjustable Natural Stone for balconies and terraces and easy to cut to length on site. As part of the renovation it was proposed to cover the balconies and terraces with Brazillian quartzite tiles. For six months contractors Eight years without damage worked at the castle – up to 45 men at peak times – to complete Six years after the re-opening of Elmau Castle, construction began on the tiling. the second hotel. Rising to 1,000 metres above sea level, the castle faces extreme “The balconies and terraces of the parent venue were still in perfect weather conditions including cold winters, excessive rain fall and condition,” said Ralph Johan, Gutjahr Managing Director. variable temperatures. Since the natural stone specified is particularly “Therefore, the client decided to protect the exterior of the new sensitive, precautions were necessary to protect it from ugly Elmau Castle Retreat with the Gutjahr System Technology.” efflorescence and water staining. No sooner said than done: on 400 square meters of terraces, Brazilian Experts recognised this in advance and so specified the AquaDrain quartzite was also protected against the elements with AquaDrain EK. EK drainage system for external tiling – now available from BAL. AquaDrain EK is a passive capillary surface drainage matting, designed for the installation of natural stone, tiles and slabs on drainage Gutjahr System Technology from BAL mortar on balconies, terraces and roof terraces. Gutjahr System Technology from BAL represents drainage, ventilating The combination of drainage mortar and drainage mat is and uncoupling solutions for balconies, patios, terraces and on facades recommended by the German Natural Stone Association in its literature. and interiors. This is because studies have shown that the drainage capacity of Its innovative technology helps protect external installation from frost drainage mortar on its own is not enough and can cause problems with damage, staining and water damage. the installation of drain grates. For more than 25 years, BAL’s sister company Gutjahr have developed The AquaDrain EK drainage mat channels water effectively away long-lasting trouble-free coverings even on problem substrates from the surface, avoiding any damage. Ventilation underneath also throughout Europe from prestigious projects including Amsterdam ensure the lining dries faster, while the mesh fabric remains permanently Library, The Palace of Hambach, and the Weimar National Theatre, to permeable to water without permitting the entry of mortar or cement small domestic projects. which could block the capillary system. Now available to order, Gutjahr system technology represents a breakthrough in the UK market for simple, safe and strong solutions for Comfortable transitions from inside to outside outdoor tiling installations and provides a complete system for all products required for external tiling, from market-leaders BAL. 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People have become glued to their mobile devices, but is the urban landscape well-suited to swathes of distracted walkers? Jonathan Goss of Townscape Products explores how the streetscape is being adapted to make it safer

icture the scene: an endless stream of pedestrian commuters weaving Pamongst each other down a city centre street, their faces dimly illuminated by their handheld devices – a daily occur- rence we are all too familiar with. Occasionally we witness an absent-minded pedestrian collide with an unassuming item of street furniture – they look around in embarrassment, we try our best to hide our laughter and life goes on. To add to this, the fusion of virtual and real worlds with the launch of apps such as Pokémon Go has raised real safety concerns as people worldwide become so engrossed in gaming that they are completely unaware of their surroundings, causing many more embarrassing and even dangerous colli- sions. So is the streetscape prepared for this new breed of pedestrians? A landscape that communicates Although handheld technology is seemingly a hindrance when it comes to oblivious pedestrians dodging static obstacles that line the streetscape, technol- ogy on the ground is already evolving, transforming street furniture from ordinary to intelligent. Could street furniture become so A Graphic Concrete art wall created for advanced that it communicates warnings of awarded local business Connexin a 10-year Kirkby-in-Ashfield town centre upcoming bins and bollards to a phone? contract to deliver 50 MB of free Wi-Fi to Modern upgrades to the streetscape could users across the city each day through the be a sign of such things to come. use of street furniture. combat this, road signs in Stockholm are Last year, it was announced that the As the streets and indeed items of street already warning pedestrians to pay atten- UK’s first ‘smart’ Wi-Fi pavement was to furniture become more high-tech, they tion and look up from their smartphones. be installed in Chesham, Buckinghamshire could provide a means of alerting pedestrians to upcoming dangers. by Virgin Media. With street furniture Solar bollards offering a signal up to maximum speeds of Preoccupied pedestrians not only face Designed to illuminate public footpaths 166 Mbps, this would provide around injury through collisions with street furni- and dimly lit areas, the solispost 21,000 people with unlimited free Wi-Fi ture, but risk serious accidents with bollard, powered by UV light, provides up to 80 m away. vehicles, cyclists and motorcyclists. In one two lighting levels – a continual low level More recently, Hull City Council has example of a municipality attempting to

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